Chicago off duty officer shooting

Chicago Police filled the area around Halsted Street and Schubert Avenue when someone called after hearing a gunshot. The caller said a man had fired shots in the alley — and thought the man's vehicle might have been stolen. The off-duty Chicago police sergeant's back Jeep was not actually stolen.

A Chicago police officer has been temporarily placed on administrative duties after he shot at two people who confronted him in an alley in Lincoln Park. The incident drew a large police presence on Thursday afternoon. The shooting occurred at p. Halsted Street — on a busy afternoon where sidewalks rarely see a break from foot traffic. This area, Lake View , Lincoln Park is very safe. According to police, one of the individuals was armed with a handgun. The officer got out of his vehicle with his weapon and fired a single shot, officials said.

Chicago off duty officer shooting

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But no one was in custody Thursday night. The officer got out of his car, took out his own gun, and fired one shot, police said.

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Police said the shooting happened in the block of West Maypole around p. According to police, the officer was driving in an alley when he came upon garbage cans blocking the throughway. He got out of his car, moved the garbage cans out of the way, and when he got back into his car a group of up to five people confronted him. At least some of the group were armed, and opened fire. The off-duty officer, now back in his car, returned fire and the group started shooting at him again.

Chicago off duty officer shooting

The incident took place just before 1 p. Wednesday, Jan. Police said at the time that the officer, who was off-duty and lives in the neighborhood, interrupted an apparent robbery in front of an apartment building. The officer announced their office and attempted to intervene in the incident, police said at the time. A suspect was struck by gunfire after a struggle ensued over the officer's gun, police said at the time. COPA released several video clips of the incident.

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Off-duty Chicago Police officer fires shot at men running at car on North Side. The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating, since the officer fired a shot. At Halsted and Schubert, Janet Tonyan was preparing to open aliveOne — a local bar — when she heard the gunshot. Both individuals ran from the officer. But no one was in custody Thursday night. In addition to residents and pedestrians, the area of Halsted and Diversey was also bustling with employees and area business owners on Thursday afternoon. No injuries were reported, according to police. Featured Local Savings. We cut down our alley," said Currin. Off-duty Chicago cop fires shot after being confronted in Lincoln Park alley A Chicago police officer has been temporarily placed on administrative duties after he shot at two people who confronted him in an alley in Lincoln Park. But it was stopped and pulled over in an alley nearby because of what had happened. It's a big city, so more chance of something to happen," said Owens. It appears the suspects may have tried a new tactic involving trapping the officer in the alley. Halsted Street — on a busy afternoon where sidewalks rarely see a break from foot traffic. Please enter email address to continue.

Four teenagers have been arrested and charged after Preston was shot and killed early Saturday as she returned to her Avalon Park neighborhood home following her work shift. Preston's father, Allen Preston, second from right in the front row, stands beside Mhoon. Anthony did not know Preston personally, but wanted to show support for her and her family.

No injuries were reported, according to police. On Thursday night, FOX 32 Chicago was notified by an employee at the nearby Walgreens that just prior to the shooting, the individuals who were running down the alley were suspected of stealing two chargers from the store. Person shot, critically hurt while walking in Bronzeville, police say. We cut down our alley," said Currin. Police spent much of the afternoon and evening investigating the shooting right next to Owens' building. At p. Following the Lincoln Park incident, police were called to the block of West Diversey Parkway — just to the north and east — to in the search for the suspects. As per protocol, the officer has also been placed on day administrative duties. I heard there was a shooting back there,'" said Geneva Currin, the owner of Halsted Flowers. It appears the suspects may have tried a new tactic involving trapping the officer in the alley. The caller said a man had fired shots in the alley — and thought the man's vehicle might have been stolen. Be the first to know.