COPA investigating shooting involving Chicago police on South Side
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating a shooting involving Chicago police on Chicago's South Side on Wednesday.
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The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating a shooting involving Chicago police on Chicago's South Side on Wednesday.
Crime scene tape was blocking streets near 58th Street and Shields Avenue in the Englewood neighborhood.
Chicago police said the men were sitting inside the vehicle when another car pulled up, and at least two gunmen jumped out and shot at them.
Chicago police said the crash happened on Wednesday, July 30, around 11:35 p.m. in the 700 block of West Marquette Road in the Englewood neighborhood.
Police said a black 2024 Kia 4-door Seltos SUV with Illinois plates EL95946 and a gray 2008 4-door Volvo XC90 SUV with plate number EZ88526 traveled eastbound from the 800 block of West Marquette Road and hit the pedestrian in the roadway.
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A 71-year-old man was arguing with an unknown man, who pulled out a sharp object and attacked the victim, stabbing him in the abdomen.
The offender was placed into custody by responding officers, and charges are pending.
The boy, approximately 11 years old, was on the sidewalk in the 7100 block of South Union Avenue when he was struck in the arm by unknown gunfire.
The boy, approximately 11 years old, was on the sidewalk in the 7100 block of South Union Avenue when he was struck in the arm by unknown gunfire.
Police said the vehicle may have front-end damage and a newly replaced windshield.
The medical examiner's office determined that the cause of death was a result of complications due to a motor vehicle hitting a bicyclist.
Police said the Audi may have front-end damage and a newly replaced windshield.
Police said the 56-year-old pedestrian was hit Saturday around 2:47 p.m. in the 6300 block of South Halsted Street by a gray 2014 Audi Q5 four-door sedan
Police said the officer was driving in an unmarked car in the 300 block of West 60th Street, when the officer passed three people in a vacant lot, and two of them pulled out guns and started shooting.
The victims were on a walkway in the park when they were all shot by an unknown person, police said.
The victims in the shooting in the Englewood neighborhood park were all left in serious condition.
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New records show Chicago officials were warned about odors and other concerns at South Chicago Chapel nearly a year before 56 decomposing bodies were found in the funeral home earlier this month.
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