CHICAGO – On Monday, November 4, 2024, at approximately 8:05 p.m., 6th (Gresham) District officers conducted a stop in the 8000 block of S. Ingleside on a vehicle occupied by three (3) unknown individuals. One of the occupants discharged a firearm towards officers, striking one (1) officer and one (1) occupant of the vehicle. At least one (1) officer discharged his weapon. The offender attempted to flee the scene in the vehicle, at which time he struck an officer. The offender then fled on foot from the scene and was taken into custody in the 8000 block of S. Maryland. A second offender was taken into custody on scene. Two firearms were recovered from the scene.

The officer struck by gunfire sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was transported to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The occupant of the vehicle sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced at a nearby hospital. The officer struck by the vehicle was taken to a hospital for medical attention and is in fair condition. The Investigative Response Team is currently on the scene investigating.

The specifics of this incident, including the comprehensive use of force investigation, are being investigated by the Civilian Office of Police Accountability with the full cooperation of the Chicago Police Department. The Officer(s) involved will be placed on routine administrative duties for a minimum period of 30 days.

This matter remains under investigation and all further inquiries can be directed to the Civilian Office of Police Accountability at (312) 746-3609.

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