Chicago man charged with armed robbery and carjacking on Southwest Side

Kentrell Brown, a 26-year-old man, was arrested early Thursday morning after a series of armed robberies on Chicago's Southwest Side. The incidents began around 1:07 a.m. when Brown threatened a 29-year-old man at gunpoint in the 4900 block of South Western Avenue. Just minutes later, he targeted a 39-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man in the 6200 block of South Kolin Avenue, where he not only robbed them but also forced his way into a residence, leading to a shootout with another individual inside. Fortunately, no one was injured during this exchange of gunfire. Following this, at approximately 1:40 a.m., Brown robbed a 17-year-old boy in the 3300 block of West 59th Place. The final incident occurred around 2:34 a.m. when he forcibly took a car from a 42-year-old man in the 3600 block of West 38th Street. Brown's actions were part of a rapid sequence of violent crimes that raised concerns about public safety in the area. Law enforcement quickly identified Brown as a suspect in these multiple incidents, leading to his arrest shortly after 3 a.m. in the 3500 block of West 47th Street. He now faces serious charges, including three felony counts of armed robbery and home invasion, vehicular hijacking, and kidnapping while armed with a firearm. Brown is scheduled for a detention hearing on Saturday, where the legal proceedings will determine the consequences of his alleged actions. The swift response from the police highlights the ongoing efforts to combat violent crime in Chicago, particularly in neighborhoods experiencing a surge in such incidents.