05/30/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chicago Ridge Police Department
May 30, 2026
Convicted Felon Charged After Armed Encounter with Chicago Ridge Police Officers at Chicago Ridge Mall
Offender: Mark A. Jackson, 38
5100 block of 113th Place
Alsip, IL 60803
Charges:
One (1) count Aggravated Unlawful Use of A Weapon by Felon 2nd+ - Felony
Two (2) counts Aggravated Assault to a Police Officer - Felony
Five (5) counts of Resisting and Obstructing a Police Officer - Misdemeanor
One (1) count Criminal Damage to Property - Misdemeanor
One (1) Active Arrest Warrant for Domestic Battery
Two (2) Active Arrest Warrants for Forgery
Court:
Detention Hearing
May 30, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
Leighton Criminal Courthouse
2650 S. California Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608
Narrative:
On May 29, 2026 at approximately 2:22pm, an officer with the Chicago Ridge Police Department observed a male black subject (offender) with a bulge on his waistband walking in the Chicago Ridge Mall. Two Chicago Ridge Police Officers approached the offender inside of a store and informed him that carrying a concealed firearm in the mall is prohibited. The officer attempted to retrieve the firearm from the offender, at which time the offender pulled the firearm from his waistband. A struggle ensued over the firearm and officers were able to safely retrieve the firearm from the offender without further incident.
The offender was placed into custody and provided a false name to the officers. The offender was also in possession of a fraudulent Illinois drivers license that contained the offenders photo, but another persons identifying information on it. The offender is also a convicted felon.
Chicago Ridge Police Detectives reviewed this case with the Cook County States Attorneys Office and the above charges were approved. It was also learned that the offender had 3 active arrest warrants from other agencies for domestic battery and (2) forgery warrants.
No additional information is available at this time.
Chicago Ridge Police Department
708-425-7831
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