COPA investigating officer-involved shooting on South Side
COPA investigating officer-involved shooting on South Side
CHICAGO - The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) responded to an officer-involved shooting on the city's South Side Friday evening.
The incident happened around 5:35 p.m. near 1700 West 47th in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.
Officers attempted to stop a car that was wanted in connection to a homicide investigation. One of the officers shot at the vehicle, but no one was struck by gunfire.
The vehicle eventually stopped and the offender tried to flee. He was arrested and one of the officers was transported to a local hospital for minor injuries.
The officers involved will be placed on routine administrative duties for a minimum period of 30 days.
Anyone with more information on the shooting is urged to contact COPA's office at 312-746-3609.