Overview

• Officers attempted an investigatory stop just after 10:30 p.m. in an alley near 4300 West North Avenue, prompting the suspect to flee on foot.
• The suspect ran into a nearby backyard where a struggle ensued and his weapon discharged, striking an officer in the leg.
• An officer returned fire and the suspect later died at a hospital while the wounded officer remains in serious condition.
• Authorities recovered a firearm at the scene but have not released the suspect’s identity or the reason for the initial stop.
• The Civilian Office of Police Accountability and CPD’s Investigative Response Team are jointly probing the incident.