FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 14, 2025
COPA RELEASES VIDEO & OTHER MATERIALS FROM OFF-DUTY OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTINGNEAR 50 W. POLK ST
Today, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) is releasing video and other materials related to an off-duty officer-involved shooting near 50 W. Polk St. COPA investigators responded to the scene immediately and commenced an investigation.
On November 16, 2024, 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 observed individuals with firearms approaching a pedestrian. During the encounter, the individuals exchanged gunfire with the off-duty officer before fleeing the scene. The off-duty officer and pedestrian were not struck by gunfire.
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: 3rd party videos, OEMC Transmissions, Tactical Response Report (TRR), Case Incident report, which can be viewed by visiting: https://www.chicagocopa.org/case/2024-0008396/
If anyone has information or video footage related to this incident, please 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