CHICAGO - A North Lawndale man was charged with attempted murder of a Chicago police officer after crashing into a police vehicle and shooting the officer in Portage Park on Monday afternoon.

What we know:

Isaiah Martinez, 30, was arrested on Monday around 4:00 p.m. in the 6100 block of West Eastwood Avenue after he allegedly ran into a police vehicle while officers were making a traffic stop in the 4900 block of North Milwaukee Avenue, according to police.

Martinez shot the officer once before crashing into another police vehicle at the scene, police said.

Martinez left the scene on foot before he was taken into custody and charged with the following:

Attempt first-degree murder

Aggravated discharge of a firearm

Armed violence

Aggravated Battery of a peace officer

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