A man was critically injured after being shot by a member of the Chicago Police Department (CPD) in the South Side neighborhood of Washington Park, fire officials reported. The incident occurred on Tuesday in the 5600 block of South Michigan Avenue and was confirmed by the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA), according to ABC7 Chicago.
The individual, whose identity has not been released, was transported in critical condition to the University of Chicago Medical Center. While the circumstances that led to the shooting remain undisclosed, it is noted by sources that no Chicago police officers sustained injuries in the incident. COPA, which oversees instances of police use of force, is currently investigating the circumstances that led up to the event. They encourage anyone with information to come forward and contact them directly.
Additional details surrounding the police-involved shooting are sparse at the moment. CBS Chicago also reported on the event, stating that details from the police were not immediately available post-incident.
This shooting adds to the ongoing tally of police-involved incidents that have prompted public scrutiny over CPD's use of force. COPA has yet to release any statements regarding the officer(s) involved or the identity of the man shot. The investigation is active and ongoing, and officials urge individuals with any relevant information to make contact at 312-746-3609. Updates on this developing story are anticipated as more information becomes available.
