Person of Interest in Custody, Officer Taken to Hospital after Near North Side Shooting: CPD

Officer-Involved Shooting on Near North Side Under Investigation: COPA

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) is investigating an officer-involved shooting on the city’s Near North Side.

The Brief

• • A person of interest is in custody after a traffic stop led to a shooting on the Near North Side, with one police officer hospitalized for observation.
  • Officers attempted to stop a vehicle linked to a gun report; the suspects fled, striking a police car, and one officer fired a shot.
  • The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating the incident, and involved officers will face administrative duties for at least 30 days.

CHICAGO – A person of interest is in custody and one Chicago police officer was taken to the hospital for observation after a traffic stop led to a shooting on the Near North Side.

The incident occurred at 6:50 p.m. Sunday in the 300 block of W. Division Street.

Officers initially tried to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle after receiving a call about a person with a gun, according to Chicago police.

During the stop, the occupants of the car disregarded verbal commands from police and fled the scene, striking one police vehicle, CPD said.

One officer fired a shot at the suspects’ vehicle as it fled, police said. The vehicle was recovered a short time later in the 100 block of W. North Avenue.

A person of interest has been taken into custody, according to CPD.

<p-One officer was also taken to an area hospital for observation, but no other injuries were reported.

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) is investigating the “comprehensive use of force” and the specifics of the incident. Chicago PD said it is fully cooperating.

The officer(s) involved will be placed on administrative duties for at least 30 days as part of department policy.

Anyone with more information related to the shooting is urged to contact COPA’s office at 312-746-3609.

This is a developing story, and we’ll bring more updates as they become available.

The Source

• The information in this article was provided by the Chicago Police Department and the Civilian Office of Police Accountability.

Conclusion

The incident is a sobering reminder of the risks law enforcement officers face in the line of duty. The investigation is ongoing, and it is essential to provide transparency and accountability in the use of force.

FAQs

• What happened during the officer-involved shooting?
  A person of interest is in custody, and one officer was taken to the hospital for observation after a traffic stop led to a shooting on the Near North Side.
• What is the status of the investigation?
  The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) is investigating the incident, and involved officers will face administrative duties for at least 30 days.
• How many officers were involved in the incident?
  Only one officer fired a shot at the suspects’ vehicle, according to police.
• Are there any updates on the incident?
  This is a developing story, and we’ll bring more updates as they become available.