Chicago man arrested in Evergreen Park, accused in road rage shooting.
Edward Boyd, 56, was arrested around 8:01 p.m. on Tuesday in the 9600 block of South Western Avenue in Evergreen Park, per CPD.
Police said Boyd was identified as the person who shot a 28-year-old man around 8:52 p.m. Monday in the 7400 block of S. South Chicago Avenue in Grand Crossing.
According to police, the victim was driving when he got into an argument with Boyd, who was in a black SUV. The victim then heard a gunshot and felt pain.
He was struck in his rear shoulder and taken to the University of Chicago Hospital in good condition.
Police said Boyd sped away and was last seen heading east on 76th Street before his arrest nearly 24 hours later.
It remains unclear what the argument that led to the gunfire was about.
Boyd is due in court for a detention hearing on Thursday.
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