Chicago cop accidentally fires gun during arrest after police chase
Chicago cop accidentally fires gun during arrest after police chase
An expressway police chase ended with a Chicago police officer accidentally firing their gun while arresting three suspects Thursday morning in the Austin neighborhood.
CHICAGO - An expressway police chase ended with a Chicago police officer accidentally firing their gun while arresting three suspects Thursday morning in the Austin neighborhood.
Police chase
What we know:
Around 3 a.m., Illinois State Police said troopers spotted a vehicle possibly wanted in connection to a recent Chicago robbery on I-94 near 63rd Street.
The vehicle sped away after troopers tried to initiate a traffic stop. A police chase began and spilled onto city side streets. The vehicle eventually crashed near Cicero Avenue and Monroe Street and the occupants tried to run away, state police said.
While Chicago police were taking the three suspects into custody, one of the officers "accidentally discharged" their gun, according to CPD.
Two of the suspects and an officer were taken to local hospitals for observation. Police said a weapon was recovered at the scene.
Charges are pending for the three suspects.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) said they are investigating the shooting.
Traffic was shut down in both directions on Cicero Avenue between Jackson Boulevard and Madison Street.
What you can do:
COPA is asking anyone with information on the shooting to call their office at (312) 746-3609 or visit their website.
This story is developing. Check back for updates.
The Source: The information in this story came from Illinois State Police and the Civilian Office of Police Accountability.