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COPA Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting in South Shore

Investigators responded within minutes of the 2:40 p.m. incident, urging witnesses to come forward.

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Overview

  • The Civilian Office of Police Accountability dispatched officials to 71st Street and South Chappel Avenue after reports of an officer-involved shooting Friday afternoon.
  • Chicago Fire Department personnel confirmed that no one was transported to a hospital in connection with the incident.
  • COPA has released no further details on the number of officers or civilians involved or whether shots were exchanged.
  • CBS News Chicago and other outlets have contacted the Chicago Police Department for comment but have not yet received additional information.
  • Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call COPA’s tip line at 312-746-3609.