Investigation Underway After Gunfire Exchange Involving Off-Duty Chicago Police Officers in Austin
Shooting Occurred in the 100 Block of South Mayfield Avenue
A man was injured after a shooting in Austin early Saturday morning, according to Chicago police. The incident occurred in the 100 block of South Mayfield Avenue at 1:28 a.m. when a 26-year-old man was getting out of a parked vehicle that had four others inside, including two off-duty Chicago police officers.
Shooting and Retaliation
The man was shot by one of the occupants of the vehicle he was getting out of. The person who shot the 26-year-old fled the scene, and one of the off-duty officers and the two other passengers in the vehicle returned fire. The 26-year-old was taken to a nearby hospital by the off-duty officers and the two other passengers, and he is in serious condition. No other injuries were reported.
Civilian Office of Police Accountability and Investigative Response Team Investigating
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) and the Investigative Response Team are investigating the incident, officials confirmed to the Sun-Times Saturday. No one is in custody.
Details of the Incident Still Being Investigated
The investigation is ongoing, and more information is not being released at this time. The Chicago Police Department and COPA are working together to gather more information and determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
FAQs
* What happened in the 100 block of South Mayfield Avenue?
A man was shot by one of the occupants of the vehicle he was getting out of, and the person who shot him fled the scene. One of the off-duty officers and the two other passengers in the vehicle returned fire.
* Who is investigating the incident?
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) and the Investigative Response Team are investigating the incident.
* Is anyone in custody?
No, no one is in custody.
* What is the condition of the 26-year-old man who was shot?
He is in serious condition.
