Chicago man arrested after shooting woman, robbing store at gunpoint: police

CHICAGO – A Chicago man was arrested this week in connection with two violent incidents, including the shooting of a woman and the armed robbery of a business.

Markell Hightower, 41, is charged with multiple crimes, including armed robbery with a firearm, possession of over 30 grams of PCP, armed habitual criminal and aggravated discharge of a firearm, according to police.

The charges stem from a Sept. 28 shooting in which Hightower allegedly shot a 32-year-old woman in the lower body in the 1400 block of South Millard Avenue around 4:58 p.m.

In a separate incident, Hightower is accused of robbing a convenience store in the 3900 block of West Roosevelt Road at gunpoint on Oct. 2 around 7:30 p.m.

Hightower was arrested Wednesday by the U.S. Marshal Fugitive Task Force and the Chicago Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit. His detention hearing is scheduled for Friday.