Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, has been charged with six counts of attempted murder for the shooting that took place on Saturday morning in the 2600 block of West Farwell Avenue.

The victim, a 39-year-old man, was shot in the shoulder and identified as clearly Jewish due to his religious attire, including a yarmulke, according to Ald. Debra Silverstein (50th). When police responded to the scene, Abdallahi fired at them from various locations during a prolonged shoot-out, also hitting an ambulance, before police returned fire and wounded him multiple times.

Abdallahi, who resides on the Far South Side, is currently hospitalized but has been ordered detained upon his release. Besides attempted murder, he faces multiple additional charges, including seven counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm and one count of aggravated battery. His next court appearance is set for November 7.

Prominent Jewish community members and officials, including Silverstein, are urging for hate crime charges to be added. The alderwoman, who attends the same synagogue as the victim, expressed that the charges filed so far are only a starting point. The Anti-Defamation League's Midwest branch also stated that the crime feels like a hate crime and has left Chicago’s Jewish community deeply unsettled.

West Ridge, known for housing Chicago’s largest Orthodox Jewish community, has been particularly affected by this incident. Rabbi Levi Mostofsky, executive director of the Chicago Rabbinical Council, highlighted the terror instigated by the attack and the subsequent police exchange during a press conference.

Amid a broader rise in antisemitic incidents both locally and nationally, the shooting stands as a stark reminder of growing tensions. Chicago police have reported a 47 percent increase in hate crimes from 2022 to 2023, with various incidents targeting Jewish communities across the city.

The investigation into Abdallahi’s motives continues, with detectives awaiting the opportunity to interview him once his medical condition allows. The incident reflects the heightened state of anxiety within the community as they call for decisive legal action.