Attempted murder charges were dropped Tuesday by Cook County prosecutors against a 27-year-old man charged last month with wounding two Chicago police officers in a shootout in a West Side alley.
A gun that matched the description and caliber of the weapon used in the shooting was found in an abandoned home a few doors away from Jones’ home, authorities had said after his arrest.
The charges fell through even through the two officers, [...], had identified Daniel Jones as the gunman in police lineups.
Prosecutors were vague in explaining why the charges against Jones were dropped, but a law-enforcement source said a new witness and physical evidence excluded Jones as the gunman.
Charges Dropped?
What the hell is this?