Feb. 04--A 59-year-old Cicero man has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting two neighbors during an ambush on Monday, officials said.
Edward Wiencek, of the 3800 block of 61st Court, shot a 32-year-old man in the back and a 22-year-old man in the neck and shoulder, a Cicero town spokesman said Wednesday. Both remain hospitalized in critical condition, according to the spokesman.
Wiencek was charged two counts of attempted murder with a firearm and two counts of aggravated battery, the spokesman said. Information about a motive was not available.
Officials said that Wiencek allegedly ambushed the two victims, firing five rounds from his gun as they were walking into their home. The suspect then went back to his car where he reloaded his revolver and returned to the scene. Cicero police, however, confronted him and he immediately dropped his weapon and surrendered, according to the spokesman.
Wiencek was expected to appear in bond court Wednesday afternoon.
Joseph Ruzich is a freelance reporter.
