Michael Jenkins, 19, is charged with attempted murder and armed robbery following an early morning attack in Lake View that left one woman shot. Police report that Jenkins is accused of assaulting two 24-year-old women during the robbery, which took place around 12:25 a.m. when the victims were approached by three gunmen who demanded their belongings.
The incident escalated when one woman attempted to resist, prompting Jenkins and his accomplices to shoot her. Witnesses described the chaotic scene, with a good Samaritan calling 911 after hearing the gunshot. Jenkins is also connected to previous armed robberies and is set to appear in court as the investigation continues.
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