Preliminary Statement on Police Involved Shooting–
10000 block of S. Wood
13 Aug 2017 – Police Involved Shooting 10000 Block of South Wood
CHICAGO – On Sunday, August 13, 2017, shortly before 6:00AM, an off-duty Chicago Police Sergeant observed a male subject behaving suspiciously on the 10000 block of S. Wood St. The Sergeant, who was in his personal vehicle at the time, began to question the individual who then became elusive and unresponsive. During questioning by the off-duty Sergeant, the encounter escalated prompting the Sergeant to discharge his service weapon, striking the individual in the arm. The man was transported to an area hospital where he was treated for his injuries and released. At this time, a weapon has not been recovered.
Currently, the specifics of this incident, including the comprehensive use of force investigation are being investigated by the Independent Police Review Authority with the full cooperation of the CPD.
The officer(s) involved will be placed on routine administrative duties for a period of 30 days.
The matter remains under investigation and all further inquiries can be directed to the Independent Police Review Authority at (312) 746-3609.