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Charge man in shooting of 2

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By Tim Hadac

A 22-year-old West Lawn man was charged with two counts of aggravated battery, as well as aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, after he was arrested in the 3700 block of West Marquette Road at 4:06 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17.

Isaiah Barco allegedly shot two men in a crime that occurred at about 3:55 a.m. Sept. 5 in the 3600 block of West 67th Place.

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Both were taken to area hospitals and recovered from their injuries.

Bond was denied, and Barco was due in court last Wednesday.

According to public records, Barco has been arrested five times by CPD since 2018 on charges that included aggravated battery of a police officer, resisting arrest and domestic battery.

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