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INVESTIGATION
NUMBER:
LOG # 1020029 / U# 08-34
OFFICER #1
INVOLVED:

OFFICER’S
INJURIES:
OFFICER #2
INVOLVED:

“Officer A” (Chicago Police Officer); Male/Black; 37 years old;
On-Duty; Full Uniform; Year of Appointment – 1996

None Reported

“Officer B” (Chicago Police Officer); Male/Black; 48 years old;
On-Duty; Full Uniform; Year of Appointment – 2000
(DID NOT DISCHARGE)

OFFICER’S
INJURIES:

Laceration to right hand (glass)

SUBJECT:

“Subject 1”; Male/Black; 24 years old

SUBJECT’S
INJURIES:

One GSW to the left thigh (through & through) and one GSW to the chest.
Transported to Christ Hospital. (Fatal)

INITIAL
INCIDENT:

Shots Fired

DATE/TIME
OF INCIDENT:

16 September 2008, at 1453 hours

LOCATION:

7000 S. Bishop Street - Beat 734

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SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 16 September 2008, at 1453 hours, Officer A, and Officer B, both in uniforms, were
assigned to one-man units. The officers had just finished assisting the Department of Aging with a
“well-being check” at 6933 S. Emerald Street when they heard approximately six gunshots. The
officers patrolled the area as random citizens provided information to them and reports from OEMC
provided additional information. The officers observed a red vehicle weaving in and out of traffic,
which matched the description of one that had just been used in a drive-by shooting on the 6800
block of Marshfield. The officers followed and stopped the vehicle at 70th & Bishop. The officers
observed multiple offenders in the vehicle, but their attention was focused on two offenders that
exited the vehicle. Officer A detained one of the offenders. The second offender, now known as
Subject 1, ran behind Officer B’s squad car. Officer B grabbed Subject 1 to conduct an Emergency
takedown. Subject 1, who attempted to run, spun around and grabbed Officer B’s gun from his
waistband and pointed the gun at Officer B and Officer A.
Officer A, in fear for his and his partner’s safety, as well as the safety of the citizens on the
street, fired his gun twice, striking Subject 1 in the thigh and chest areas. Subject 1 fell to the
ground dropping the weapon. Officer A secured the weapon and notified OEMC, requesting an
ambulance and supervisors. Subject 1 was transported to Christ Hospital, where he was pronounced
dead by Doctor A. During the incident, the unknown offenders that had not exited the red vehicle,
drove off. The vehicle was later recovered at 1510 W. 73rd Place, and was towed and impounded.
The victim of the earlier drive-by shooting, Witness 5, was shot in the back of the right thigh and
was transported to Holy Cross Hospital where he was treated and released. (Atts. 4, 37).
INVESTIGATION:
In a statement provided to IPRA on 16 September 2008, Witness 1 stated that he was
removing his laundry from his vehicle when he observed a red vehicle stopped at 70th & Bishop by
two marked police vehicles. Witness 1 observed a black male holding an object in his right hand.
Witness 1 heard an officer yell, “Get the fuck down, get the fuck down!” but the male turned and
ran. At that point, Witness 1 observed the male point the object towards the officer, who was
standing in the middle of the street. Witness 1 stated that he heard three shots from the officer’s gun
and observed the male’s gun fly out of his hand and the male fall to the ground. Witness 1 observed
the officer handcuff the male then stand up and ordering everyone to back up. Witness 1 could only
describe the second officer as a white male. Witness 1 stated that many more officers arrived on the
scene. Witness 1 stated that he went in his residence and did not observe anything further. (Att. 10).
In a statement provided to IPRA on 16 September 2008, Witness 2 (no relation to
Subject 1) stated that she was on her front porch at 69XX S. Bishop and observed Subject 1 and
another male known to her as “[Nickname]” exit a red vehicle that was stopped at 70th & Bishop.
Witness 2 observed a blue and white police vehicle stop in front of the red vehicle. Witness 2
observed a black male officer exit the police vehicle with his gun drawn and pointed at Subject 1.
Witness 2 observed Subject 1 attempt to run, but he then stopped and reached in his waistband,
grabbed an unknown object, and threw it into the air. Witness 2 stated that Subject 1 put his hands
in the air and the officer fired one shot at him. She then observed Subject 1 lower his arms when the
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officer fired a second shot at him. Witness 2 stated that Subject 1 fell to the ground. Witness 2
stated that the officer then turned and pointed his gun at “[Nickname]” and yelled, “Get on the
ground!” and “[Nickname]” complied. Witness 2 stated that the second officer who arrived on the
scene was a white female, who handcuffed “[Nickname].” Witness 2 stated that she did not know
what the object was that Subject 1 had in his hand and threw up in the air. Witness 2 stated that at
no time during the incident did the officer give Subject 1 any verbal commands. She did not observe
any physical contact between the officer and Subject 1. Witness 2 stated that Subject 1 is a friend of
her brother, [Brother’s name withheld]. (Att. 13).
In a statement provided to IPRA on 16 September 2008, Witness 3 stated that she had
just picked up her son from school at 70th & Loomis and was walking towards Ashland when she
observed a red vehicle parked at 70th & Bishop. Witness 3 stated that she heard sirens and observed
several squad cars on 70th Street, blocking the red vehicle. Witness 3 stated that she observed a
black male officer exit the squad car with his gun drawn. Witness 3 observed a male she knows as
“[Subject 1’s First Name]” near the red vehicle. Witness 3 stated that the officer told “[Subject 1’s
First Name]” to “get down,” but “[Subject 1’s First Name]” ran to the corner of 70th & Bishop.
Witness 3 stated that “[Subject 1’s First Name]” reached into his waistband and drew a gun.
Witness 3 stated that she observed “[Subject 1’s First Name]” throw the gun into a grassy area when
the officer fired two shots at him. Witness 3 observed “[Subject 1’s First Name]” fall to the ground
and the officer fell on top of him. Witness 3 stated that she did not observe any physical contact
between the officer and “[Subject 1’s First Name].” (Att.15).
In a statement provided to IPRA on 16 September 2008, Witness 4 (no relation to Subject
1) stated that he was on his front porch with his brother, [Brother’s name withheld], and his sister,
Witness 2. Witness 4 stated that he observed his friend, Subject 1, and a person he knows as
“[Name Withheld]” exit a red car at 70th & Bishop and walk away. He also observed two other
males that remained in the red vehicle. Witness 4 stated that a marked squad car pulled up at 70th &
Bishop, and the males in the red vehicle immediately sped off. Witness 4 stated that a heavyset
black male uniformed officer exited the squad car with his gun pointed at Subject 1 and told him not
to run. At that point, Witness 4 observed Subject 1 reach into his waistband, pull out a .45 caliber
semi-automatic gun, and attempt to throw the gun as he began running. Witness 4 stated that the
officer immediately shot Subject 1, who fell to the ground. Witness 4 then observed the officer
shoot at Subject 1 again, but that shot missed. Witness 4 stated that Subject 1 never moved and
appeared to be dead. Officer A then walked over to “[Name Withheld]” and handcuffed him. He
then had “[Name Withheld]” face-down on the ground next to Subject 1. The officer picked up
Subject 1’ gun, which was about eight feet away from him. Witness 4 stated that additional officers
responded to the scene. An ambulance came, took Subject 1 away and the officer that shot Subject 1
also left the scene. Witness 4 stated that his friend, Subject 1, went to Harper High School with him
and that he has known “[Name Withheld]” for about two years. Witness 4 stated that he knows the
officer who shot Subject 1 because that officer worked security at Harper High School. (Att.16).

In a statement provided to IPRA on 16 September 2008, Witness 5 stated that he had just
parked his car and was walking home when he observed a red car driving the wrong way on
Marshfield towards 69th Street. Witness 5 stated that he walked up the stairs when an unknown
black male ran towards him, shooting at him. Witness 5 stated that the man shot at him six times,
but only one bullet got him in the right leg. Witness 5 stated that he fell on his front porch and
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crawled inside his house. Witness 5 stated that he did not have any further information regarding the
shooting at him or anything that occurred after that. (Att. 12).
IPRA Investigator A responded to Christ Hospital on 17 September 2008 at approximately
1615 hours. IPRA Investigator A inquired on the condition of Subject 1, who was shot by the
police, and learned that Subject 1, was deceased. Doctor A pronounced Subject 1 dead at 1547
hours. IPRA Investigator A spoke to the responding physician, Doctor B, who stated that Subject 1’
cause of death appeared to be a gunshot wound to the center mass of the chest. (Att. 19).
IPRA Investigator B responded to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office on 17
September 2008 to observe the postmortem examination of Subject 1. IPRA Investigator B stated
that Subject 1’s case number was ME # 246 Sep 08. Doctor C indicated that Subject 1 sustained a
gunshot wound to the chest, in the heart area, with an exit wound to the right side of the mid back.
Doctor C observed a second gunshot wound to the back of the left leg, just below the buttock, its
exit wound on the upper right thigh. Doctor C stated that Subject 1’s cause of death was multiple
gunshot wounds and manner of death was a homicide. (Att. 20).
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) recordings of
relevant transmissions made by both citizens and Department Personnel and related Event Queries
provide information consistent with the Summary of Incident, including the reporting of shots fired
by the police and an ambulance request. (Atts. 57 – 60)
A Chicago Fire Department Ambulance records show paramedics responded to a call of a
gunshot victim. The report revealed that paramedics found the patient, “Sampson Doe” (now known
as Subject 1) on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds and he was with Chicago Police Officers.
Subject 1’s status was reassessed with no spontaneous respiration, no expansion, and he remained
unresponsive. (Att. 23).
The related Department Reports, which include a Case Report (RD # HP-575055),
Tactical Response Reports and Officer’s Battery Report, provide the account of the incident that is
consistent with the summary of incident. Officer A ordered Subject 1 to drop the gun that he had in
his hand. Officer A fired his weapon when Subject 1 pointed the gun at Officer B’s face. (Atts. 5 9, 24, 32 - 33, 45).
The Detectives’ Supplementary Reports, (RD# HP-575-055), revealed that Subject 1’s
weapon was recovered from the scene and determined to be a Rock Island Armory, Model 1911type, .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol, serial #RIA982263. The weapon was loaded with four .45
caliber rounds - three in the weapon’s magazine and one in the chamber. (Atts. 54-56).
A canvass conducted in the vicinity of 7000 S. Bishop Street did not produce any additional
witnesses than those already mentioned and interviewed. (Att. 21).
Medical Records from Christ Hospital Medical Center indicate that Subject 1 arrived at the
hospital intubated by the paramedics due to a gun shot wound to his chest and left thigh. No other
deformities, abrasions or lacerations were noted. (Att. 75)
The Post-Mortem Examination Report of Subject 1, ME #246 September 2008, by
Doctor C, reveals that Subject 1 sustained two entry gunshot wounds and two exit wounds. Doctor
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C indicated that Subject 1 sustained an entry gunshot wound to the chest, in the heart area, with an
exit wound to the right side of the mid back. The second gunshot wound was to the back of Subject
1’s left leg, just below the buttock and its exit wound was on the upper right thigh. Doctor C
determined Subject 1’s cause of death as multiple gunshot wounds and the manner of death
homicide. (Att. 79)
The Medical Examiners Photographs taken 17 September 2008, depict Subject 1 with an
entry gunshot wound on the chest, exit wound on the back, an entry gunshot wound to the back of
the left leg, exit wound to the upper right thigh. Photos were also taken of Subject 1’s clothes,
which were stained with blood. (Atts. 47, 48).
The Evidence Technician Photographs taken on 17 September 2008, depicted photos of
the shooting scene at 7000 S. Bishop Street, and of the vicinity of 69th & Marshfield. E.T. Photos
were also taken of the red vehicle Subject 1 exited. (Atts. 30, 31).
The Illinois State Police (ISP), Division of Forensic Services Reports, provided the
results of various items that were tested. A Beretta U.S.A. Corp., model 92D Centurion .9mm Luger
caliber semiautomatic pistol was examined and found to be in firing condition. It was test fired and
it displayed rifling characteristics of six land and grooves with a right hand twist. Various cartridge
cases were inventoried and examined however, no identification was made. The pistol, cartridges
and magazine marked Subject 1, revealed latent impressions suitable for comparison but did not
reveal any identification. The ISP SEM/GSR kit recovered from Subject 1, from both of his hands,
indicated that Subject 1 discharged a firearm. (Atts. 71 – 74)
In a statement provided to IPRA on 09 March 2012, Officer B, stated that on 16 Sep 08,
he was working alone. Officer B stated that he responded to a call of assistance for a well-being
check at 69th and Loomis. Officer A responded to this call as well. Officer B stated that after he and
Officer A completed the assist job, they were walking to their vehicles when they heard seven shots,
which came from a block or two away. Officer B stated that he got into his vehicle and Officer A
got into his own vehicle. They responded in the direction where the shots were heard. Officer B
stated that as he drove behind Officer A’s vehicle to 69th Street, a red car almost side-swiped him.
At the same time, citizens standing on the corner pointed to the red car that was fleeing at a high
rate of speed. Officer B observed the car was driving erratically through traffic. Officer B believed
that the car was involved in the prior shooting. Officer B stated that the citizens were yelling,
“That’s the car right there that was involved in the shooting!”
At that point, Officer A was in front of his vehicle and they both pursued the red car.
Officer B stated that the red car made a turn onto Bishop, which is a dead end street with a
barricade. Officer B observed Officer A turn on Loomis, so he followed and they drove to 70th
Street, making a right turn in front of the red car. Officer B observed three individuals inside the red
car and one outside the red car near the passenger door. Officer B observed the individual by the
cars passenger door attempt to flee. Officer B yelled to the individual, “Stop, get down! Let me see
your hands!” Officer B stated that as he exited his vehicle one of the individuals (now known as
Subject 1) ran behind his vehicle and Officer B immediately chased him. Officer B stated that
because he was closer to Subject 1 and because Subject 1 was not following Officer A’s commands,
he attempted to do an emergency takedown. Officer B stated that he was going to tackle Subject 1,
but Subject 1 moved around from side to side and back and forth, at which point Officer B barely
had a grip on Subject 1’s clothes. Officer B stated that Subject 1 turned around and his hand came
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up. He could not actually see what Subject 1 had in his hand at first, before realizing Subject 1 had a
gun.
Officer B stated that the gun was pointed at his face. Immediately, Officer B heard two
shots go off and he thought he was hit. Officer B stated that he recalled hearing, “Drop it! Drop the
gun!” Officer B believed that Subject 1 shot him. Officer B was facing Subject 1 when he observed
Subject 1 fall backwards. Officer B stated that he fell over Subject 1 and rolled on the concrete
against a brick wall, getting glass on his hand. Officer B stated that once he gained his composure,
he handcuffed Subject 1 and patted him down and asked him if he was hit. Officer B stated that
Subject 1 did not respond. Officer B stated that he observed Officer A pick up the gun and placed it
in his waistband to secure it because a lot of “hostile” people were coming towards them. Some of
these individuals were yelling and throwing things at them. Officer B stated that he looked over to
the red car where the other individuals were but the car was gone. Officer B stated that Officer A
handcuffed one individual that was in the red car. Officer B stated that he did not have his weapon
out because he was chasing a person that was fleeing. Officer B stated that the incident occurred
very quickly and he was focused on Subject 1. Officer B stated that he did not know Officer A’s
position because Officer B was in front of Officer A. Officer B stated that if Officer A had not shot
Subject 1, he (Officer B) would be dead. (Att. 61).
In a statement provided to IPRA on 09 March 2012, Officer A, stated on 16 September
2008, he was working a one-man car and responded to a call to assist with a well- being check. He
and Officer B, who was also working a one-man car, both responded to the well-being check.
Officer A stated that once they completed the well-being check they were both returning to their
vehicles when they heard shots fired nearby. Officer A stated that he got into his vehicle and went
towards the direction of the shots. Upon arrival to the vicinity of 69th and Ashland, citizens flagged
him down and told him that the offenders had just shot a man on Marshfield and they drove
eastbound in a red vehicle. Officer A stated that he located the vehicle and pursued it with Officer B
following behind him. Officer A observed the red vehicle weaving and traveling at a high rate of
speed. Officer A stated that the red vehicle made a right-turn on Bishop at 69th Street. Knowing that
70th and Bishop contains a cul-de-sac and because he was driving fast and could not turn on Bishop,
Officer A drove to 70th Street to cut the vehicle off. Officer A stated that when he arrived at the
location where the red vehicle stopped he observed two doors open up. Officer A stated that he did
not want to get too close because he believed someone had a gun, because of the prior shots he
heard. Officer A stated that he observed all the occupants “split out,” but he placed his attention on
“[Subject 1’s First Name]” because he was fumbling with his waist, like he had a gun.
Officer A observed Officer B come up Bishop, pass “[Subject 1’s First Name]” in his
vehicle and cut him off. Officer A observed Officer B jump out of the vehicle and grab “[Subject
1’s First Name]” from behind, trying to throw him down. Officer A stated that he yelled to Officer
B, “Hey, he got a gun, watch it [Officer B’s last Name], he got a gun!” Officer A observed
“[Subject 1’s First Name]” turn to Officer B and at the same time he begin to pull a handgun from
his waistband. Officer A stated that he yelled, “Hey man, don’t make me shoot you, don’t do it,” but
“[Subject 1’s First Name]” pulled the gun out anyway. Officer A stated that Officer B still had his
hand on “[Subject 1’s First Name].” Officer A observed “[Subject 1’s First Name]” turn around and
face Officer B with the gun in his hand and his finger on the trigger, pointing it at Officer B’s face.
Officer A stated that he fired two rounds at “[Subject 1’s First Name]”-- once in the chest and one
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the ground, Officer A observed “[Subject 1’s First Name]” gun fall to the right of him. Officer A
stated that he walked up to “[Subject 1’s First Name]” and placed handcuffs on him.
Officer A asked “[Subject 1’s First Name]” where he was hit, but he did not speak. Officer
A observed the gunshot to Subject 1’s chest, so he called for an ambulance, secured the gun and
asked Officer B if he was okay. Officer A stated that Officer B told him that he fell to the ground
because he thought he was “gone.” Officer A stated that he checked Officer B to see if he was shot
because he fell to the ground but Officer B told him that he was okay. Officer B was stunned for a
moment. Officer A stated that there was a crowd of people hollering and saying, “You killed my
mother fuckin’ boy! I’m gonna get you! I’m gonna kill your ass!” and began to throw bricks and
things at them. Officer A stated that saw the other guy that was in the car with his hands up, saying,
“Don’t shoot me! Don’t shoot me!” Officer A stated that he grabbed the other guy, put handcuffs
on him and placed him next to Subject 1. Officer A stated that when he secured the gun he stuck it
in his pants due to the crowd of people that was gathering. Officer A stated that one of the other
offenders retuned to the red car and took off with it during the incident. (Att. 62).

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CONCLUSION AND FINDING:
The use of deadly force by Officer A, was in compliance with Department policy. According to
Chicago Police Department General Order No. 02-08-03, III:
A. “A sworn member is justified in using force likely to cause death or great bodily harm only
when he or she reasonably believes that such force is necessary:
1. to prevent death or great bodily harm to the sworn member or to another person, or;
2. to prevent an arrest from being defeated by resistance or escape and the sworn member
reasonably believes that the person to be arrested:
a. has committed or has attempted to commit a forcible felony which involved the
infliction, threatened infliction, or threatened use of physical force likely to cause
death or great bodily harm or;
b. is attempting to escape by use of a deadly weapon or;
c. otherwise indicates that he or she will endanger human life or inflict great bodily
harm unless arrested without delay.”
Officer A assisted in a well-being check with Officer B when numerous gun shots were
heard. After learning from citizens about the shooting and its location, Officer A and Officer B
observed a red vehicle with four black male subjects inside fleeing. The vehicle was curbed and a
subject, now known as Subject 1, removed a gun from his waistband. Subject 1 was ordered to drop
the gun and he ignored Officer A’s orders. Subject 1 turned and faced Officer B and pointed the gun
at his face. At that point, Officer A fired his weapon, striking Subject 1 twice. Officer A’s actions
were in accordance with the requirements of the Department’s Use of Deadly Force policy. Officer
A was reasonably in fear for his and his partner’s life.

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