Man Charged with Attempted Murder of Cop in 2008

Chicago - A man has been charged with the attempted murder of an off-duty Chicago police officer after a shootout outside a daycare center where the officer was trying to pick up his daughter in March of 2008 in the Calumet Heights neighborhood on the Far South Side.

Davien Hodges, 22, was already in custody for a parole violation, but was re-arrested at 5:20 p.m. Wednesday and Hodges was charged with attempted murder at 11 p.m. Wednesday, according to police.

At 4:50 p.m. on March 14, 2008, an off-duty Chicago police officer was at 2054 E. 93rd St. to pick up his 3-year-old daughter from the Dorsey’s Developmental Institute, 2050 E. 93rd St., when he saw Hodges allegedly fire a shot at two unknown males standing by the daycare center, according to a police report.

The off-duty officer announced that he was a police office and produced his service weapon. Hodges then allegedly pointed a handgun at the officer who fired at Hodges, according to the report.

Hodges fired back and fled the scene and the officer gave chase. During the chase Hodges allegedly fired another round at the officer who was not struck, according to the report.

The officer positively identified Hodges, who is allegedly a gang member, in a lineup, according to the report.

Calumet Area detectives are investigating.