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Florida Man Charged with Attempted Murder of Oak Lawn Police Sergeant
A Florida man has been charged with attempted murder after an off-duty Oak Lawn police sergeant was shot three times while working a private security job at a south suburban trucking company on Monday.
Incident Details
Khambrel Lee, 35, was charged with attempted first-degree murder after being identified as the man who shot the officer multiple times just after noon Monday, Oak Lawn police said.
Lee, an employee at the Oak Lawn trucking company located in the 10800-block of South Central Avenue, got into an argument with other workers before turning on the sergeant and opening fire. The off-duty sergeant and another armed security officer were nearby at the time of the incident.
The gunman was able to fire five rounds, striking the sergeant twice in his bulletproof vest and once through his leg. Fortunately, the officer survived due to a combination of wearing a vest and quick thinking by himself and the second security officer on the scene.
Gunman’s Background
Lee has a history of arrests in Florida, including charges for domestic violence, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and drug-related offenses. The .45 caliber handgun used in the shooting was legally purchased in Florida.
Additional magazines loaded with ammunition were found on Lee at the time of his arrest. The authorities are investigating whether the gun has been used in any other crimes.
Bravery of the Officers
Oak Lawn police commended the bravery of the sergeant and the second security officer for their actions in confronting the armed individual and preventing further violence. The sergeant, despite being injured, took immediate action to subdue the gunman and ensure the safety of others at the scene.
The Illinois State Police and the ATF are assisting in the ongoing investigation of the incident. Lee is currently in custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on Wednesday.
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