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Man Charged with Throwing Woman Down Stairs, Causing Her to Lose Foot

By Emily Morris | July 18, 2013 11:20am
 Mario Jackson, 33, of the 6900 block of South Green Street.
Mario Jackson, 33, of the 6900 block of South Green Street.
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Chicago Police Department

CHICAGO — A man was charged after he threw a woman down a flight of stairs after an argument  in Englewood on Monday, ultimately causing her to lose her left foot, police said.

Mario Jackson, 33, was charged with aggravated battery causing great bodily harm.

He was arrested Monday after being identified as the man who threw the 28-year-old woman after an argument and physical confrontation in the 6600 block of South Lowe Avenue about 11:45 p.m., police said.

The woman suffered a compound fracture of the left ankle and had to lose her foot, according to police. She was in serious condition at Stroger Hospital after the attack, cops said.

Jackson, of the 6900 block of South Green Street, was arrested by police after a brief chase, cops said. He was expected to appear for a bail hearing on Thursday.