Man charged in Niles shooting in which teenage victim shot him

FOX 32 has reported that on October 20, Niles police responded to a report of
shots fired inside a home in the 9200 block of Woodland Drive around
10:33 a.m.

During
a dispute, Niles police say 33-year-old Anthony Walker pulled out a gun and
shot the teenager in the upper body. The victim was then able to disarm
Walker and shoot him back in self-defense. Walker was struck in the
torso.

Only one gun was involved in this incident, police said. Both individuals were transported to an area hospital for treatment, most likely Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge.

Walker has been charged with the following:

• Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon (One Class 2 felony count and one Class 3 felony count)
• Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Parolee (Class 2 felony)
• Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Two Class 2 felony counts)
• Endangering the Life or Health of a Child (Class A misdemeanor

Walker is due in court on Oct. 28.