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COPA Releases Video of Chicago GameStop Smash-and-Grab That Led to Police Gunfire

The oversight agency published footage to advance its investigation into the officer’s actions.

Overview

  • Videos and documents released Tuesday show the Aug. 7 incident at the GameStop on the 2900 block of West Addison in Irving Park around 4:30 a.m.
  • Footage captures suspects fleeing in a white Chrysler and a red Jeep, with multiple people jumping into the Jeep’s cargo area.
  • A responding officer was struck by a fleeing car, fired at the vehicle, and was treated for minor injuries; no one was hit by gunfire.
  • Police pursued south on Addison until officers were struck near Hubbard by an uninvolved car, after which the suspects escaped and no injuries were reported in that crash.
  • The officer who fired is on at least 30 days of administrative duty, no arrests have been made, and COPA requested tips at 312-746-3609 or chicagocopa.org.