Video shows Chicago police officer firing at vehicle in Old Town

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Video shows shots fired by police at vehicle in Old Town

Chicago's police oversight agency released video of an officer-involved shooting that occurred back in October.

New video was released on Wednesday showing a police officer firing shots at a vehicle in Old Town during an October incident.

The shooting occurred around 6:50 p.m. on Oct. 13 in the 300 block of West Division Street, according to Chicago police. 

Officers had attempted a traffic stop after receiving a report of a person with a gun.

During the stop, the occupants of the vehicle ignored police commands and fled, striking a police vehicle, police said. 

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Officer-involved shooting on Near North Side under investigation: COPA

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) is investigating an officer-involved shooting on the city's Near North Side.

An officer fired a shot at the fleeing vehicle, which was later recovered in the 100 block of West North Avenue.

A person of interest was taken into custody, authorities said.

One officer was taken to a hospital for observation. No other injuries were reported.

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) continues to investigate the incident. 

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