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Demarco Hunter (left) and Michael Fitzgerald | Chicago police

CHICAGO – Two men have been charged with the attack Chicago police officers Saturday in West Garfield Park Neighborhood.

According to police, 25-year-old Demarco Hunter and 37-year-old Michael Fitzgerald allegedly struck Chicago police officers while trying to avoid arrest in the 4300 block of West Madison Street.

The two were then arrested. Hunter was charged with felony aggravated battery causing serious bodily injury.

Fitzgerald was charged with aggravated assault of a peace officer and four misdemeanor counts of resisting or obstructing a peace officer.

Both Hunter and Fitzgerald have a detention hearing scheduled for Monday.