FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 28, 2022
COPA RELEASES VIDEO & OTHER MATERIALS RELATED TO OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING
NEAR 6900 S. SANGAMON
CHICAGO -Today, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) released video and other materials related to an officer-involved shooting that occurred on June 5, 2022, near 6900 S. Sangamon.
On June 5, 2022, members of the Department initiated a traffic stop near 69th & Sangamon in the Englewood neighborhood. As officers approached the vehicle, the suspect exited and discharged a firearm, striking one of the officers. Officers discharged their firearms, striking the suspect multiple times. The officer and the suspect who were wounded, were transported to the hospital, and survived.
Materials released today include body-worn camera video, third-party video, OEMC Transmissions, Case Incident, Tactical Response, and Arrest Reports, which can be viewed by visiting www.chicagocopa.org/2022-0002295.
The investigation into this incident is ongoing and once concluded, COPA will release the Summary Report of Investigation in accordance with Municipal Ordinance.
The Superintendent’s response to any COPA recommendations of discipline or other remedial action, if applicable, will determine the extent of the additional review processes that follow. These review processes may include, but are not limited to, review by the City of Chicago Department of Law, hearing before the Chicago Police Board, grievance filings, and arbitration.
Media Contact:Jennifer Rottner – Director of News AffairsPh: 312-720-8560 / Email: jennifer.rottner@chicagocopa.org