Chicago man charged with attempted murder after shooting on West Side in August

CHICAGO – A 70-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following a shooting in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood in August.

Larry Cook was arrested Friday near his home in the 1700 block of North Monitor Avenue.

Police said Cook allegedly shot a 45-year-old man on the same block on Aug. 25 at 7:41 p.m.

He was charged with attempted murder and aggravated use of a firearm, both felonies. Cook was scheduled to appear at a detention hearing on Oct. 12.

No further information is currently available.