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Cop-Involved Shooting Leaves Suspect Dead in West Ridge
11 Dec
Summary
- A man died after being shot by an officer investigating a stolen vehicle.
- The suspect allegedly dragged an officer before crashing into a parked car.
- Two firearms were recovered, and a woman was taken into custody.
A police operation investigating a stolen vehicle in Chicago's West Ridge neighborhood concluded tragically Tuesday night with a fatal shooting. Officers approached a dark sedan that had stopped near the stolen car, prompting one occupant to flee on foot while the driver re-entered the sedan.
When the driver refused commands to exit the vehicle, a struggle ensued. Police reported that the man accelerated, dragging an officer who then discharged their firearm, striking the suspect. The vehicle subsequently crashed into a parked car.
The wounded man was transported to Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. An officer sustained minor injuries and received hospital treatment. Two firearms were recovered, and a woman present at the scene was taken into custody. The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is overseeing the investigation into the incident.
