FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 26, 2026
COPA PROVIDES UPDATE ON OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING NEAR 7900 S. INGLESIDE
Today, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) is providing an update regarding an officer-involved shooting that occurred near 7900 S. Ingleside. COPA investigators immediately responded to the scene and began the investigation.
On January 23, 2026, the Chicago Police Department (CPD) notified COPA of an officer-involved shooting. Preliminary information indicates this incident began when two on-duty CPD officers responded to a call of a domestic disturbance at a residence. Prior to officers arriving, there was an incident at the residence where the individual discharged their weapon, striking a victim inside the home. As officers arrived near the scene, they observed the individual who had just shot the victim walking on Ingleside and then turning into an alley. Officers followed in their vehicle and shortly after, there was an exchange of gunfire, and both officers discharged their weapons, striking the individual. The individual then ran through an empty lot, where they were eventually apprehended a short distance later by both officers. The individual was taken to the hospital in critical condition. A gun was recovered on scene.
COPA can confirm body-worn cameras captures the officer-involved 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