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Chicago police have charged 27-year-old Jeylon Rogers with multiple felonies following a violent shooting last year.
The charges stem from an incident on November 23, 2025.
Authorities say Rogers shot and seriously injured a 34-year-old woman.
The shooting took place in the 7800 block of South East End Avenue.
This area is located within the city’s 4th District.
Officers from the Chicago Police Department caught up with Rogers on February 3, 2026.
He was arrested in the 7900 block of South East End Avenue.
Rogers now faces one felony count of Aggravated Battery with a Discharged Firearm.
He also faces a felony charge for being a Felon in Possession of a Weapon.
Additionally, police charged Rogers with felony possession of a controlled substance.
The victim’s current condition has not been updated since the arrest.
Rogers is scheduled for a detention hearing today, February 5, 2026.
The hearing will take place at the Leighton Criminal Court Building at 2600 S. California Ave.
Recent History
The South Shore and 4th District areas have seen a troubling pattern of firearm-related incidents recently.
The 7800 block of South East End Avenue specifically has been a point of concern for local residents.
Similar shootings in the neighborhood have prompted calls for increased police patrols.
In late 2025, several other non-fatal shootings occurred within a few blocks of this location.
Crime data shows that aggravated battery cases in this district often involve repeat offenders.
This arrest marks a significant step for local investigators working to clear a backlog of violent crime cases from last year.
Community leaders continue to advocate for more resources to address the root causes of violence in the South Shore.
Police have not released a motive for the shooting involving Rogers at this time.
