COPA Responds to Officer Involved Shooting – 4th District – 9400 S. Escanaba

COPA Responds to Officer Involved Shooting – 4th District – 9400 S. Escanaba

On June 16, 2018 at 3:17AM the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) was notified of an officer involved shooting. Based on our initial investigation we have learned the officer discharged his weapon once striking the individual.  The individual subsequently died at the scene.

COPA is the lead agency investigating this officer involved shooting and has begun gathering evidence and will continue to seek witnesses. We ask for patience and cooperation from the community as we conduct a full and thorough investigation.

If you or anyone you know has any information regarding this incident we ask that you contact our office at 312-746-3609 or via our website at chicagocopa.org

 

CONTACT:
Ephraim Eaddy
ephraim.eaddy@chicagocopa.org
312-746-3609