A shootout erupted throughout a confrontation between an off-duty Chicago police officer and a number of other gunmen on the Southwest Aspect Monday morning.
The incident unfolded about 4:20 a.m. within the 3700 block of West 67th Place when “a number of armed offenders” approached the off-duty officer and an trade of gunfire ensued, a press release from Chicago police stated.
It was not clear what sparked the confrontation.
One officer suffered a minor damage from damaged glass through the taking pictures and was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Middle in Oak Garden, in accordance with police and the hearth division.
The gunmen, none of whom had been apparently injured, then entered a dark-colored automobile and sped away west, the assertion stated.
COPA is responding to an officer-involved taking pictures within the 3700 block of W. 67th Place. When you or anybody has any info associated to this incident, please name our workplace at 312-746-3609 or go to https://t.co/LqABRQUFLE
— COPA (@ChicagoCOPA) April 28, 2025
The “specifics of this incident,” together with the great use of power investigation, are being investigated by the Civilian Workplace of Police Accountability with the total cooperation of the Chicago Police Division, the assertion stated.
The officer or officers concerned within the incident will likely be positioned on routine administrative duties for a minimal interval of 30 days, officers stated.
