An Orland Park police officer accidentally fired a gun during an arrest outside Orland Square Mall on Tuesday, police said.
police officer accidentally fired a gun during an arrest outside Orland Square Mall on Tuesday, police said.
Around 4:40 p.m., officers arrested 22-year-old Lamar V. Lillard in the parking lot entrance of 856 Orland Square Drive. Lillard, of Momence, was out on bond forLillard was arrested after officers were called for a report of a suspicious vehicle in the Orland Square parking lot, police said. When officers investigated the unoccupied car, they found a handgun on the driver’s side floorboard.Shortly after, Lillard and another two individuals got inside the car.
According to police, Lillard does not possess a Fire Arm Owners Identification Card or Concealed Carry License . Lillard was out on bond for a February arrest for armed violence, unlawful sale of a stolen firearm, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm, police said.
During the arrest, police said an officer accidentally discharged his firearm, striking Lillard's vehicle. No injuries were reported. On Wednesday, he was issued a $25,000 bond at the Bridgeview courthouse.
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