Tom Ahern reports aggravated battery charge and police-involved shooting in Chicago

Tom Ahern, a spokesperson for the Chicago Police Department, shared updates on recent incidents in Chicago through his social media account.

On November 8, 2025, Ahern posted about charges filed in a violent incident: "Offender Charged with Aggravated Battery / Use of Deadly Weapon, of 30-Year-Old Male @ChicagoCAPS18 @Area3Detectives #ChicagoPolice https://t.co/3mSZZaGqD4". The message referenced the involvement of both the Area 3 Detectives and Chicago CAPS District 18.

Later that morning, Ahern issued another update concerning an officer-involved shooting: "Preliminary Statement of Police-Involved Shooting in the 300 block of S. Central Ave. @ChicagoCAPS15 @Area4Detectives Investigative Response Team #ChicagoPolice https://t.co/fa31viOUJD". This statement highlighted the participation