FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 8, 2025
COPA RELEASES VIDEO & OTHER MATERIALS FROM FATAL OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING NEAR 4300 W. NORTH AVE
Today, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) is releasing video and other materials related to a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred near 4300 W. North Avenue. COPA investigators immediately responded to the scene and began the investigation.
On May 29, 2025, the Chicago Police Department (CPD) notified COPA of an officer-involved shooting. Preliminary information indicates this incident began when CPD officers were on patrol when they attempted to conduct an investigatory stop of an individual. As officers approached, the individual fled on foot as the officers pursued. While attempting to detain the individual, the officers gave verbal commands, and a struggle ensued. A round was discharged, striking an officer in the leg. A separate officer discharged their weapon, striking the individual. The officer was transported to the hospital in serious condition. The individual was transported to the hospital and was pronounced deceased. A gun was recovered on scene.
COPA serves as the designated agency for the City of Chicago authorized to release video and other materials per the Consent Decree and the City’s Video Release Policy. Related to this officer-involved shooting, COPA has released to its website: body-worn cameras (BWC), OEMC Transmissions, Foot Pursuit, Tactical Response (TRR), and Case Incident reports, which can be viewed by visiting: https://www.chicagocopa.org/case/2025-0002597/
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