HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — An attempted murder charge has been filed against a man accused of injuring an 87-year-old man during an attack in the northwest suburbs on Thursday afternoon.

Hoffman Estates police say 35-year-old Michael Fleming is facing several felony charges in connection with the alleged attack, including attempted murder, aggravated battery of a victim over the age of 60, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and aggravated battery causing great bodily harm.

Officers say the incident allegedly unfolded just after 3:30 p.m. on Thursday in the 3500 block of Hillside Court.

Police were initially called to the scene following a report of a fight in the area.

Officers said the 911 caller who reported the incident told dispatchers that a fight had broken out between their ne

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