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COPA Releases Video of GameStop Smash‑and‑Grab That Led to CPD Gunfire

COPA seeks public tips during an open use-of-force review.

Overview

  • Footage shows suspects breaking into the GameStop on the 2900 block of West Addison around 4:30 a.m. on Aug. 7 and fleeing in a white Chrysler and a red Jeep.
  • Video captures a vehicle striking a responding officer before he fires at the fleeing car, with police reporting no one was hit by gunfire.
  • Officers briefly pursued the suspects until a squad car was struck by an unrelated vehicle near Hubbard, and no injuries were reported in that crash.
  • The officer who discharged his weapon was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and was placed on at least 30 days of administrative duty.
  • COPA published body-worn and dash-cam videos along with documents and requested tips from the public as no arrests have been made.