Crime & Safety
Chicago, IL Road Rage Shooting on I-94 Leads to Attempted Murder Charge
Chicago, IL – A road rage confrontation on one of Chicago's busiest expressways has led to an attempted murder charge against a 55 year old man accused of firing a gun at a truck hauler traveling alon
By Wesley Grant · 2026-11-03T19:42:59.416Z
Chicago, IL – A road rage confrontation on one of Chicago's busiest expressways has led to an attempted murder charge against a 55 year old man accused of firing a gun at a truck hauler traveling along Interstate 94.
The arrest follows a weeks long investigation into gunfire reported on the Dan Ryan Expressway near Garfield Boulevard, raising renewed concerns about violence involving motorists on major Chicago highways.
According to Illinois State Police, 55 year old Aven Singleton of Chicago was arrested Sunday, Nov. 1, in connection with a shooting that occurred Sept. 30 at approximately 10:26 p.m.
Investigators said the incident unfolded on northbound I 94 near Garfield Boulevard following an alleged road rage encounter.
Police reported that a suspect traveling in a dark colored vehicle allegedly discharged a firearm at a truck tractor car hauler.
No injuries were reported , despite the gunfire directed toward the commercial vehicle.
Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 special agents launched an investigation, ultimately identifying Singleton as the suspected shooter.
On Nov. 1, investigators executed a search warrant at Singleton's apartment and took him into custody.
The case was subsequently presented to the Cook County State's Attorney's Office.
Singleton faces attempted murder, a Class X felony , along with aggravated discharge of a firearm, a Class 1 felony.
He also faces three counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, each classified as a Class 3 felony.
Illinois State Police said Singleton remained in custody pending his first court appearance at the time of the announcement.
Authorities have not disclosed what allegedly triggered the road rage confrontation, whether the truck sustained damage or how many shots were fired.
The incident occurred along a heavily traveled expressway connecting Chicago neighborhoods and major freight routes throughout Cook County.
No additional suspects were identified in the police announcement.
The investigation underscores the potential consequences of confrontations escalating into gunfire on public roadways.
Singleton is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.
Source: Illinois State Police, Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 — Official announcement concerning the arrest of Aven Singleton, November 2026.