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…this incident occurred. While a livestream was available, the camera had a defect that prevented the images from recording for later playback. Therefore, there is no recording from that camera….
COPA RELEASES STATEMENT ON ONE-MEMBER REVIEW OF FATAL OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING OF ANTHONY ALVAREZ
…on our investigation, COPA found that the preponderance of the evidence in this case shows that Mr. Alvarez was attempting to flee without the use of force and does not…
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COPA RELEASES SUMMARY REPORT AND FINDINGS REGARDING FATAL OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING OF ANTHONY ALVAREZ
…the officers. Mr. Alvarez fled as officers approached, leading to a foot pursuit. During the pursuit, officers made verbal commands to Mr. Alvarez to drop the weapon. A Chicago Police…
COPA RELEASES VIDEO & OTHER RELATED MATERIALS IN THREE SEPARATE OFF-DUTY OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTINGS
…flee in their vehicle. There are no reported injuries and the offender(s) remain at large. Materials released include Case Incident & Tactical Response Reports, as well as OEMC transmissions(www.chicagocopa.org/2020-4312). COPA’s…
COPA RELEASES VIDEO & OTHER MATERIALS RELATED TO THE DEATH OF MS. IRENE CHAVEZ WHILE IN CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT 3RD DISTRICT CUSTODY
…of an attempted suicide by Ms. Chavez at a 3rd District Tactical Office. Later that same day, COPA received an updated notification that Ms. Chavez was deceased. Prior to the…
COPA PROVIDES STATEMENT ON VIDEO RELEASE OF OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING NEAR THE 5600 BLOCK OF SOUTH ABERDEEN STREET
…striking Mr. Allen who survived his injuries. Officers subsequently lost sight of Mr. Allen and later located him in a nearby residence. Police entered the residence, arrested Mr. Allen, and…