Oscar Montes, 31, had on one of the special yellow neon vests — worn by a city-appointed group of “peacekeepers” meant to help suppress violence over the historically violent stre…
44 people were shot — nine fatally — in Chicago since the start of the Memorial Day weekend Friday.
The victim sustained a serious injury to his eye, along with fractures, cuts and bruises. Police told theMontes was released from prison earlier this month after serving a 10-year prison term for shooting at a rival gang member.
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