FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 6, 2026
COPA PROVIDES UPDATE ON OFF-DUTY OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING NEAR 2400 S. ROCKWELL
Today, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) is providing an update regarding an off-duty officer-involved shooting that occurred near 2400 S. Rockwell. COPA responded to the scene and began the investigation.
On October 4, 2026, the Chicago Police Department (CPD) notified COPA of an off-duty officer-involved shooting. Preliminary information indicates this incident began when an off-duty CPD officer was driving in the 2600 block of West 24th Street and encountered a group of individuals. There was an exchange of words between the off-duty officer and one individual, and the officer discharged their weapon multiple times. The off-duty officer then drove eastbound toward the 2300 block of South Rockwell, exited the vehicle, and fired additional shots from two firearms simultaneously in the direction of where the earlier encounter had taken place. One individual was struck by gunfire and was taken to the hospital, while an additional individual was taken to the hospital for injuries related to the incident. The off-duty officer was also taken to the hospital for minor injuries and released in good condition.
COPA can confirm third-party video captured the initial interaction and subsequent officer-involved shooting at both locations. 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