FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 12, 2025
COPA PROVIDES UPDATE ON FATAL OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING NEAR 5700 N. WASHTENAW
Today, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) is providing an update regarding a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred near 5700 N. Washtenaw. COPA investigators immediately responded to the scene and began the investigation.
On December 9, 2025, the Chicago Police Department (CPD) notified COPA of a fatal officer-involved shooting. Preliminary information indicates this incident began when two on-duty CPD officers were investigating a call regarding a stolen vehicle. Officers observed a dark colored sedan pulling alongside the stolen vehicle and viewed two individuals attempting to enter the stolen vehicle. Both officers approached and ordered the individuals to stop. One of the individuals fled on foot, while the other attempted to re-enter the dark colored sedan. A struggle ensued between the officer and individual attempting to enter the sedan. The officer discharged his firearm once while the individual was driving away, striking the individual. The officer was briefly dragged by the vehicle, which then collided with an unoccupied parked vehicle. The individual struck was transported to the hospital and pronounced deceased. The officer was also taken to the hospital in good condition. Two weapons were recovered on scene.
COPA can confirm body-worn cameras captures the initial interaction and subsequent shooting. Materials related to this incident will be posted to our website in accordance with the City’s Video Release Policy within 60 days of the incident unless prohibited by court order.
Anyone with information or video footage related to this incident is urged to contact our office at 312-746-3609 or by visiting ChicagoCOPA.org.
Media Contact:
Jennifer Rottner – Director of News Affairs
Ph: 312-720-8560 / Email: jennifer.rottner@chicagocopa.org