Evergreen Park, Illinois — A Chicago man is now facing criminal charges after allegedly shooting two individuals and brandishing a gun at a third at a funeral service at Evergreen Park Cemetery on Wednesday.
Roger Nava, a 23-year-old Brighton Park resident, has been charged with three charges of attempted first-degree murder, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office said Friday.
Officers said the charges were filed in response to a gunshot that occurred just before noon on Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, near West 87th Street and South Hamlin Avenue.
According to deputies, a fight broke out amongst visitors during a funeral service at the cemetery. During the fight, Nava allegedly opened fire on two males, aged 24 and 25.
According to authorities, Nava allegedly brandished a gun at a third man during the incident.
The two men who were shot were eventually taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Nava allegedly left the site of the shooting, but officers apprehended him near the cemetery and took him into custody.
Following Nava’s arrest, deputies reported finding two loaded weapons in his possession.
Nava appeared in court for his initial appearance on Friday. It is unclear when he will return to court.
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