Gang member charged with trying to kill CPD officer 2 weeks after parole

A member of the Black P- Stones street gang appeared in court Thursday to face a litany of charges, including attempted murder of a police officer, just 16 days after being released on parole.

Paris McKinley, 26, stood before Judge Sophia Atcherson while Cook County prosecutors outlined their case against him.

About 12: 30 a. m. Tuesday, a 42- year- old Chicago Police officer was on patrol with his partner in a marked police SUV when they spotted McKinley driving a Chrysler minivan south on Western Avenue, prosecutors said.

McKinley was unable to provide a driver’s license or proof of insurance when he was stopped for having flicking headlights, and a 9mm Glock pistol was spotted in the van, prosecutors said.

McKinley suddenly accelerated during the stop, causing the 42- year- old officer to grab on to the van’s open, driver’s side window and be dragged for two blocks before McKinley collided with another vehicle.

The officer was thrown to the road, prosecutors said. McKinley drove off again, striking several poles before crashing into a building at 5917 S. Western. He left the van and ran off, but was taken into custody after hiding on the thirdfloor deck of a building in the 6300 block of South Claremont.

The officer was treated at a hospital for abrasions to his knees and right hand.

In addition to the attempted murder charge, McKinley faces counts of aggravated battery to a police officer, armed habitual criminal, multiple weapons charges and violations related to fleeing the traffic stop and crash, according to court records.

McKinley was paroled on Feb. 20, according to Illinois Department of Corrections records. He has previously been convicted of robbery and weapons charges.