La Grange, IL – An alleged confrontation involving a gun outside a La Grange grocery store led to an arrest Wednesday, authorities say, after a motorist reported a weapon was waved at them near Mariano’s.
According to the La Grange Police Department, Western Springs Police responded at approximately 12:27 p.m. to Mariano’s at 4700 Gilbert Ave. after receiving a report of a person allegedly waving a gun at another driver in the parking lot. Police say the suspect then entered the store, prompting officers to restrict access to Mariano’s while a search was conducted for the individual involved.
Authorities determined the alleged incident occurred within the Village of La Grange. After investigating, police identified Ricardo A. Rivera, 18, of Riverside, IL, as a person of interest, and he was subsequently taken into custody.
According to the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, Rivera faces charges of Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Aggravated Assault in connection with the incident. He is scheduled to appear in Cook County Court on Friday, August 8, 2025, for a pre-trial detention hearing.
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the La Grange Police Investigations Unit at (708) 579-2333.
All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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