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Official SourceCritical
5:59
Incident Date
Aug 7, 2021
Released
Jun 17, 2026
TBL-IL-2026-0006

COPA Releases Chicago PD Video and Materials From 2021 Officer-Involved Shooting

COPA released video and related materials from the August 7, 2021 officer-involved shooting near 6300 South Bell Avenue. The incident involved a civilian being shot by a Chicago Police Department member and resulted in the death of Officer Ella French and serious injury to Officer Carlos Yanez Jr. Court orders restricting release in People v. Eric Morgan and in People v. Emonte Morgan are no longer in effect, allowing the materials to be released in response to a FOIA request, in keeping with transparency commitments.

Chicago P.D.Chicago, ILOfficer-Involved Shooting, Gun
Official SourceCritical
8:55
Incident Date
May 11, 2026
Released
Jun 15, 2026
TBL-IL-2026-0005

Mundelein P.D Release Bodycam Footage of Officer-Involved Shooting

On May 11, 2026, Mundelein Police officers responded to a residence on Ashbrook Drive for a suicidal female. The woman, armed with two large knives, approached a rear door and an officer discharged their firearm, striking her. She was transported to a hospital and pronounced deceased. The involved officer was transported to a hospital for evaluation. The Lake County Major Crime Task Force is conducting an independent investigation.

Mundelein P.D.Mundelein, ILOfficer-Involved Shooting, Knife
Official SourceCritical
11:36
Incident Date
Jan 23, 2026
Released
May 27, 2026
TBL-IL-2026-0004

COPA Releases Materials From Chicago PD Officer-Involved Shooting Near 7900 S. Ingleside

COPA released materials related to an officer-involved shooting near 7900 S. Ingleside after a March 2026 court order restricting release was vacated. The incident began with two on-duty CPD officers responding to a domestic disturbance call; a suspect discharged a weapon inside a residence, striking a victim. The officers observed the suspect walking on Ingleside, followed, and engaged in gunfire before the suspect was apprehended; the suspect was taken to the hospital in critical condition. A gun was recovered on scene. COPA is the designated agency authorized to release video and other materials per the Consent Decree and City Video Release Policy.

Chicago P.D.Chicago, ILOfficer-Involved Shooting, Gun
Official SourceCritical
5:40
Incident Date
Jun 5, 2025
Released
Apr 17, 2026
TBL-IL-2026-0002

COPA Releases Chicago PD Bodycam Footage of Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting, 8200 Block Of South Drexel

COPA was notified of an officer-involved shooting in the 8200 block of South Drexel that resulted in the death of Officer Krystal Rivera. It was later advised that Rivera’s death was due to an unintentional discharge by Rivera’s partner. COPA will continue to investigate and release information as necessary, and it extends condolences to those grieving.

Chicago P.D.Chicago, ILOfficer-Involved Shooting, Gun
Official SourceCritical
6:47
Incident Date
Dec 9, 2025
Released
Jan 22, 2026
TBL-IL-2026-0001

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.

Chicago P.D.Chicago, ILOfficer-Involved Shooting, Gun