COPA Offers New Details on West Side Gunfight Involving Shooting Suspect
Incident Unfolded in North Austin Neighborhood
On Saturday morning, a shooting suspect engaged in a gunfight with Chicago Police Department (CPD) officers on the West Side. The incident occurred in the 5700 block of West North Avenue in the North Austin neighborhood, just before 1 a.m.
Shooting Suspect in Custody
According to the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA), when officers arrived at the scene, they spotted an undetermined number of individuals engaged in a gunfight. As the officers exited their vehicle, COPA said the individuals began shooting in their direction, and that is when one of the officers returned fire, but nobody was hit.
Two of the individuals who were allegedly involved in the gunfight then fled the scene, but one of them was taken into custody a short time later.
Investigation Ongoing
COPA said one person was hit by gunfire and taken to the hospital in good condition, but it is unclear if they were involved in the shooting. Multiple firearms were recovered from the scene, and authorities have not identified or announced charges against anyone involved.
Officer Involved
CPD’s Investigative Response Team and COPA are investigating the incident. CPD said it is fully cooperating with the COPA investigation. The officer involved in the shooting will be placed on routine administrative duties for a minimum period of 30 days.
Body-Worn Cameras Capture Incident
COPA confirmed that the initial interaction and subsequent shooting were captured by body-worn cameras. Materials related to the incident will be shared by February. Those with information on the shooting can contact COPA on their website or by calling 312-746-3609.
Conclusion
The shooting incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in Chicago. The investigation is ongoing, and it remains to be seen what led to the initial shooting and what charges, if any, will be filed against those involved.
FAQs
* Where did the shooting incident occur?
+ The incident occurred in the 5700 block of West North Avenue in the North Austin neighborhood.
* How many individuals were involved in the gunfight?
+ According to COPA, an undetermined number of individuals were involved in the gunfight.
* What happened to the individuals who fled the scene?
+ Two individuals who fled the scene were taken into custody, and one was injured.
* Will the officer involved in the shooting face charges?
+ Authorities have not announced charges against anyone involved in the incident.
* What is the status of the investigation?
+ The investigation is ongoing, and materials related to the incident will be shared by February.
