FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 25, 2024
COPA PROVIDES UPDATE ON FATAL OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING NEAR 3800 W. FERDINAND
Today, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) is providing an update related to a recent fatal officer-involved shooting near 3800 W. Ferdinand Street. COPA investigators immediately responded to the scene and began the investigation.
On March 21, 2024, the Chicago Police Department (CPD) notified COPA of an officer-involved shooting. Preliminary information indicates that this incident began when five Chicago Police officers assigned to an 11th District tactical unit pulled over a vehicle for a traffic stop. The officers approached the vehicle while giving verbal commands to an individual inside. There was then an exchange of gunfire between the officers, who were positioned on each side of the vehicle, and the individual. One of the officers was struck in the wrist and was transported to the hospital in good condition. The individual was struck by gunfire multiple times and was transported to the hospital and later pronounced deceased. A gun was recovered on the scene.
COPA can confirm body-worn camera and third-party video captures the initial interaction and subsequent shooting. Materials related to this incident will be posted to our website in accordance with the City’s Video Release Policy within 60 days of the incident unless prohibited by court order.
If anyone has information or video footage related to this incident, please contact our office at 312-746-3609 or by visiting ChicagoCOPA.org.
Media Contact:
Jennifer Rottner – Director of News Affairs
Ph: 312-720-8560 / Email: jennifer.rottner@chicagocopa.org