Introduction to the Incident
A 19-year-old man has died and a Chicago police officer was seriously wounded after a shootout in a Humboldt Park alley Thursday night, police said.
Details of the Shootout
Officers were on patrol in the 4300 block of West North Avenue when they tried to stop an armed male suspect around 10:40 p.m., according to Chicago police. Police did not say why they were trying to stop him. The 19-year-old fled into a backyard and a struggle ensued when officers tried to detain him. During the struggle, the suspect’s gun went off, striking an officer and an officer returned fire, striking the suspect.
Aftermath of the Shooting
The unidentified 19-year-old was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The officer was taken to a nearby hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg, where he was stabilized but still in serious condition.
Police Response and Investigation
According to police scanner traffic, the shooting appeared to happen in an alley off North Avenue between Kolin and Kostner avenues. “Shots fired, shots fired!” an officer screamed at a dispatcher. “Kostner and North shots fired at police,” the dispatcher responded. “We got one officer shot in the leg,” another officer said, adding the officer then shot the suspect. “He’s down,” the officer said. The dispatcher called a 10-1, an emergency request for all officers in the area to help out and get to the scene. “We’ll get EMS rolling we got two people shot,’’ the dispatcher said. A gun that the 19-year-old had was recovered, the dispatcher said. Chicago police Investigative Response Team and the Civilian Office of Police Accountability are investigating.
Conclusion
The incident highlights the dangers faced by police officers in the line of duty and the importance of thorough investigations into such incidents. The community awaits the outcome of the investigation, hoping for transparency and justice.
FAQs
Q: What happened in the Humboldt Park alley?
A: A shootout occurred between a 19-year-old suspect and police officers, resulting in the death of the suspect and the serious injury of an officer.
Q: Why were the police trying to stop the suspect?
A: The reason for the attempted stop has not been disclosed by the police.
Q: What is the condition of the injured officer?
A: The officer is in serious condition with a gunshot wound to the leg but has been stabilized.
Q: Who is investigating the incident?
A: The Chicago police Investigative Response Team and the Civilian Office of Police Accountability are investigating the shooting.
