COPA Releases Chicago PD Bodycam Video From Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting Near 5700 N. Washtenaw
COPA released video and materials related to a fatal officer-involved shooting near 5700 N. Washtenaw. Preliminary information indicates two on-duty CPD officers were investigating a stolen-vehicle call when one individual fled and another attempted to re-enter a dark-colored sedan; a struggle occurred, and an officer fired once as the individual drove away, striking him. The individual was transported to a hospital and pronounced deceased, while the officer was treated at a hospital in good condition. Two weapons were recovered at the scene.
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The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) has provided an update regarding a fatal officer-involved shooting near 5700 N. Washtenaw. COPA investigators responded to the scene, and CPD notified COPA of the incident on December 9, 2025. Preliminary information indicates two on-duty Chicago Police Department officers were investigating a call regarding a stolen vehicle. The officers observed a dark-colored sedan pulling alongside the stolen vehicle and saw two individuals attempting to enter the stolen vehicle. The officers approached and ordered them to stop. One individual fled on foot, while the other attempted to re-enter the dark-colored sedan. A struggle ensued between the officer and the individual attempting to enter the sedan. The officer discharged his firearm once while the individual was driving away, striking the individual. The officer was briefly dragged by the vehicle, which then collided with an unoccupied parked vehicle. The individual struck was transported to the hospital and pronounced deceased. The officer was also taken to the hospital in good condition. Two weapons were recovered on scene. COPA serves as the designated agency for the City of Chicago authorized to release video and other materials per the Consent Decree and the City’s Video Release Policy.
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Today, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) is providing an update regarding a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred near 5700 N. Washtenaw. COPA investigators immediately responded to the scene and began the investigation. On December 9, 2025, the Chicago Police Department (CPD) notified COPA of a fatal officer-involved shooting. Preliminary information indicates this incident began when two on-duty CPD officers were investigating a call regarding a stolen vehicle. Officers observed a dark colored sedan pulling alongside the stolen vehicle and viewed two individuals attempting to enter the stolen vehicle. Both officers approached and ordered the individuals to stop. One of the individuals fled on foot, while the other attempted to re-enter the dark colored sedan. A struggle ensued between the officer and individual attempting to enter the sedan. The officer discharged his firearm once while the individual was driving away, striking the individual. The officer was briefly dragged by the vehicle, which then collided with an unoccupied parked vehicle. The individual struck was transported to the hospital and pronounced deceased. The officer was also taken to the hospital in good condition. Two weapons were recovered on scene. COPA serves as the designated agency for the City of Chicago authorized to release video and other materials per the Consent Decree and the City’s Video Release Policy.
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