Man shot by Chicago police in River North, COPA investigating
Chicago police shoot man allegedly armed with knife
A man allegedly armed with a knife was shot by police inside a River North business on Monday. Here’s what CPD says happened.
CHICAGO - A man was critically wounded when he was shot by Chicago police inside a River North business on Monday afternoon.
Authorities say he was armed with a knife and refused to follow officers’ commands after multiple de-escalation attempts.
What we know:
According to Chicago police, officers were in the area of the 0-100 block of West Hubbard Street around 2:23 p.m. when they spotted a person wanted by law enforcement.
The individual fled into a nearby business on East Hubbard Street while holding a knife. Officers gave chase and attempted to de-escalate the situation.
Police say multiple officers deployed tasers, but those efforts were unsuccessful. When the man turned toward officers with the knife still in hand and ignored verbal commands, two officers fired their guns, striking him in the upper body.
Officers provided the man with medical aid at the scene before he was taken to Northwestern Hospital in critical condition.
A knife was recovered at the scene, police said.
Two officers were also transported to a hospital for observation. The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) is leading the investigation into the use of force.
The officers involved will be placed on routine administrative duties for at least 30 days.
What we don't know:
Police haven’t said what the man was wanted for or named him publicly.
What's next:
COPA is asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has information to contact its office at 312-746-3609 or visit its website.
The Source: The information in this article was provided by the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) and the Chicago Police Department.