On June 27, 2021 at approximately 4:44 a.m., officers responded to the 1400 block of E. Fayette Street for a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located a 48 year-old male who had been shot. The victim was transported to an area hospital and is in critical condition.
Detectives were able to retrieve video footage of the suspect and identified the suspect relatively quickly.
On July 6, 2021, the suspect returned to the same area of the shooting and was wearing the same attire as he was on the day of the shooting.
The suspect was taken into custody and transported to the Eastern District where he waived his rights and was interviewed.
Ultimately, 47 year-old Joel Lewis of the 700 block of Ensor Street was arrested and charged with 1st Degree Attempted Murder.
Currently, Lewis is at Central Booking waiting to see a court commissioner.