Chicago City Wire

Four members of the Latin Kings gang are said to be behind bars following an ambush attempt on a Chicago Police Department (CPD) vehicle, while authorities continue to search for one more suspect, according to a source familiar with the incident. 

The police source confirmed that charges have not yet been filed in the ongoing investigation and that law enforcement is aware of the identity of the remaining suspect.

According to the source, what's being described as an "ambush" on police was premeditated and comes a week after an anonymous warning call received by the 10th District.

The caller, believed to be connected with the Latin Kings, reportedly declared a "war" on law enforcement, stating that they would target officers due to the increased pressure from police crackdowns in Little Village, an area known for heavy gang activity and drug dealing.

The source said the incident unfolded late night on Friday, April 4, when police responded to a 9-1-1 call at 2340 South Sacramento.  

However, when the police vehicle approached the location, it became clear the call was a setup, with gang members who were hiding in an alley opening fire on the car. 

According to the police source, the “ambush” could have escalated dramatically had the gang members' gun not malfunctioned. The gun purportedly jammed, preventing future shots from being fired. 

Chicago City Wire is following this developing story.