Malik Wrightsell
Coverage of Malik Wrightsell in the Nexus archive.
- Chicago officers wounded in traffic stop shootout as holiday weekend leaves 3 dead, 16 injured
Two Chicago police officers were shot during a traffic stop confrontation with Malik Wrightsell, who was charged with multiple offenses. The incident occurred as 11 shootings across Chicago left three dead and 16 injured over the holiday weekend, marking a decline compared to 2025's figures.
- Chicago man charged with attempted murder after CPD involved shooting
A 34-year-old Chicago man, Malik Wrightsell, was charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery against two police officers following a July 3 shooting. During a traffic stop, Wrightsell fled, leading to a pursuit where he fired a gun, injuring one officer protected by a vest and another in the arm. Both officers were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, while Wrightsell was critically injured and arrested.