It's all over the Chicago beat cops blogs out there; no confirmation from (what's left of) the mainstream press like the Trib, Sun-Times, TV/radio.

This guy's name is Alphanso Talley. Possible aunt/cousin is Yolanda Talley. And apparently she's had some crazy dealings with using her clout.

FWLIW: guy has tried the old "take me to the hospital because I swallowed a baggie full of pills" before. Worked for two hours this time, at the price of a dead cop and a cop who will never again be normal.

And again, FWLIW: lots of """outrage""" from various politician/public yapper opponents of Brandon Shite-for-brains. His prayer scarf-wearing allies are silent on this one.