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INVESTIGATION
NUMBER:
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OFFICER
INVOLVED #1:
OFFICER’S
INJURIES:
OFFICER
INVOLVED #2:

OFFICER’S
INJURIES:
OFFICER
INVOLVED #3:

“Officer A” (Chicago Police Officer); Male/Hispanic; 33 years old;
On Duty; In Full Uniform; Year of Appointment – 2005
None Reported

“Officer B” (Chicago Police Officer); Male/Black; 37 years old;
On Duty; In Full Uniform; Year of Appointment – 2003
(DID NOT DISCHARGE)

None Reported

“Officer C” (Chicago Police Officer); Male/White; 30 years old;
On Duty; In Full Uniform; Year of Appointment – 2002
(DID NOT DISCHARGE)

OFFICER’S
INJURIES:

None Reported

SUBJECT:

“Subject 1”; Male/Black; 28 years old

SUBJECTS’
INJURIES:

One gunshot wound to the left calf

INITIAL
INCIDENT:

Armed robbery

DATE/TIME
OF INCIDENT:

01 July 2009, 2334 hours

LOCATION:

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SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 01 July 2009, at approximately 2330 hours, Robbery Victims 1 and 2 were in the area
of 3301 West Maypole when they were robbed by subjects, Subject 1 and Subject 2 who
fired several shots at them. Subject 1 and Subject 2 entered a silver or gray Ford Focus,
which was being driven by an unknown black male named “[Nickname]” and they
departed the area. Officers A, B, and C were in an unmarked squad car and stopped at a
red light in the northbound lanes of Washington Street. The silver/gray Ford Focus drove
through the red light and Officer C, who was operating the squad car, turned the vehicle
around in an attempt to conduct a traffic stop. The officers followed the Ford Focus a
short distance and then activated their emergency lights in an alley behind a vacant lot
located at 3018 West Madison in an attempt to curb the vehicle. The Ford Focus stopped
momentarily as Subject 1 and Subject 2 exited. As Subject 1 and Subject 2 exited the
vehicle, Officer C related to Officers A and B that he observed Subject 1 holding a gun.
Subject 1 and Subject 2 ran from the vehicle and “[Nickname]” drove forward down the
alley and away from the area. Officer A exited the front passengers’ seat and Officer B
exited the rear passengers’ seat and they ran after Subject 1 and Subject 2. Officer C
remained in the squad car and pursued “[Nickname]” in the silver/gray Ford Focus.
Officers A and B chased Subject 1 and Subject 2 to a large vacant lot on the south side of
Madison when Subject 1 turned toward Officer A with a gun in his hand and fired one
shot. Officer A then fired four rounds in the direction of Subject 1. Subject 1 fell to the
ground after he was struck by one round in his left calf. Officer A observed a gun on the
ground near Subject 1. Officer A searched Subject 1 for other weapons and handcuffed
him. Officer B assisted Officer A place Subject 1 in handcuffs. Subject 2 continued to
run and briefly got away. Subject 2 was later found hiding under a vehicle at 15 South
Albany. Officer C stopped pursing “[Nickname]” in the vehicle when he heard the shots
fired and drove to the scene where Officers A and B were. Robbery Victims 1 and 2
arrived on scene with [Name Withheld], but did not arrive until after the shooting took
place. Robbery Victims 1 and 2 related to the officers that they had just been victims of
an armed robbery by Subject 2 and Subject 1.
INVESTIGATION:
On 02 July 2009, a Roundtable panel was conducted regarding an officer involved
shooting. The following eight witnesses provided an account of the incident:
Officer C, related to the Roundtable panel an account of the incident that was consistent
with the Summary of Incident. Officer C stated that he was working with Officer A and
Officer B. Officer C observed a Ford Focus drive south on Kedzie through a red light
and turn east on Warren. Officer C turned the squad car around and followed the Ford
Focus east in an alley north of Madison. Officer C activated the emergency lights as they
traveled down the alley. Officer C stated that the Ford Focus stopped near a white garage
across from a vacant lot. Officer C related that he observed Subject 1 (black jacket or
shirt) get out of the front of the Ford Focus and Subject 2 (red shirt) get out of the rear
seat. Officer C observed Subject 1 tuck a gun into his waistband and yelled that
information to his partners as they exited the squad car. Officer C remained inside the
squad car and pursued the Ford Focus east down the alley onto southbound Sacramento.
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shots. Officer C stopped pursuing the Ford Focus and drove to assist his partners.
Officer C stated that when he arrived to the location of his partners, he observed Officer
A standing over Subject 1, who was already in handcuffs. Officer C related that he did
not witness the actual shooting itself.
Officer B, related to the Roundtable panel an account of the incident that was consistent
with the Summary of Incident. Officer B provided the same information as Officer C
regarding the initial encounter with the Ford Focus. Officer B stated that a person in a
black shirt (Subject 1) and a person in a red shirt (Subject 2) ran south from the Ford
Focus through a vacant lot. Officer B and Officer A ran after Subject 1 and Subject 2.
Officer B indicated that as he and Officer A exited the squad car, Officer C yelled to
them that one of the individuals had a gun. Officer B related that Subject 1 was holding
his side and was stumbling as he ran, allowing Officer A to gain distance on him. Officer
B stated that he and Officer A gave Subject 1 and Subject 2 verbal commands to stop,
however they continued to run. Officer B indicated that he and Officer A chased Subject
1 and Subject 2 across Madison into an open lot on the south side of the street. Officer B
stated that he began to focus on Subject 1 when heard a “popping noise” and looked to
his left to see a gun in Subject 1’s hand. Officer B related that Subject 1 was pointing
the gun behind him. Officer B stated that he looked back towards Subject 2 and then
heard more shots. Officer B turned back towards Subject 1 and pointed his own firearm
at him. Officer B related that Subject 1 was already laying on the ground when he turned
and pointed his firearm at him. Officer B indicated that he heard all the gun shots, but
failed to actually see any of the shots that were fired. Officer B then heard screeching
tires and observed a van arrive on Madison. Officer B stated that two black males,
Robbery Victims 1 and 2 exited the van and related to the officers that they had just been
robbed by Subject 1.
Officer A, related to the Roundtable panel the same information as Officer C and Officer
B regarding the initial encounter with the Ford Focus. Officer A stated that he was in
uniform, with a black vest, name plate and badge. Officer A indicated that the Ford
Focus stopped in an alley and two men, (Subject 1 and Subject 2) got out of the vehicle
and ran south through a vacant lot. Officer A related that he and Officer B got out of the
squad car and chased after Subject 1 and Subject 2. Officer A stated that as he and
Officer B exited the squad car, Officer C told them that Subject 1 had a gun. Officer A
related that he and Officer B gave repeated verbally commands of, “stop, police” to
Subject 1 and Subject 2. Officer A stated that he focused on Subject 1 and observed him
making movements towards his waistband. Officer A believed Subject 1 to be armed
based on his previous experience and the information provided to him by Officer C.
Officer A indicated that as he was behind Subject 1 on the south side of Madison in a
vacant lot, Subject 1 turned towards him with a gun in his hand and fired one shot.
Officer A related that this was the first time that he actually observed Subject 1 gun.
Officer A then fired three to four shots at Subject 1. Officer A estimated that he was
approximately seven feet behind Subject 1 when he discharged his weapon. Officer A
stated that Subject 1 fell to the ground. Officer A approached Subject 1 whose arms were
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A handcuffed Subject 1. Officer A further related that he then looked up and observed
Subject 2 continue to run across the vacant lot and out of view.
CPD Detective 1, related to the Roundtable panel that he conducted a canvass of the area
near where the shooting occurred. CPD Detective 1 spoke to Witness 1 who related that
she was sitting on her back porch and heard one gun shot, then a short pause and then
four more gun shots. CPD Detective 1 indicated that Witness 1 entered her residence
after hearing the shots and did not observe the incident.
CPD Lieutenant 1, provided a description of the evidence that was recovered to the
Roundtable panel. CPD Lieutenant 1 indicated that two 9mm shell casings were
recovered from 3301 W. Maypole, which was the original scene of the robbery. A Ruger
9mm handgun was recovered near Subject 1 at the scene of the shooting. CPD
Lieutenant 1 stated that four live rounds were recovered from the weapon, which matched
the rounds found on Maypole. The Ruger 9mm was cocked when it was recovered,
which indicated that it had recently been fired. CPD Lieutenant 1 related that Officer A
showed the direction that Subject 1 had fired his weapon in and a bullet hole was located
in the vinyl siding of a garage located at 3027 W. Warren. The actual bullet and casing
was not located prior to the roundtable. CPD Lieutenant 1 indicated that Officer A’s
firearm was inventoried and evidence photographs were taken of the scene, including the
officers’ car and the vehicle under which Subject 2 was located.
CPD Detective 2, related to the Roundtable panel that he interviewed Subject 2 at 0110
hours. CPD Detective 2 indicated that Subject 2 was attired in a red shirt at the time of
the interview. Subject 2 related to CPD Detective 2 that he was at a barbershop in
Maywood with “[Nickname]”, who drives a silver Ford Focus and “[Nickname]” also
known as “[First Name]. CPD Detective 2 provided a picture of Subject 1 to Subject 2
and Subject 2 identified the picture as the individual who he knew as “[Nickname]/[First
Name]”. CPD Detective 2 stated that Subject 2 and “[Nickname]” began to drive Subject
1 to his vehicle, which was parked on Springfield. Subject 2 related to CPD Detective 2
that they stopped the vehicle on Maypole east of Homan and Subject 1 got out of the
vehicle and was gone for awhile. Subject 2 related that he was unaware what Subject 1
was doing while he was away from the vehicle. Subject 2 told CPD Detective 2 that they
departed and drove through a red light and observed the police behind them. Subject 2
related to CPD Detective 2 that “[Nickname]” stopped the vehicle and he ran because he
was scared. Subject 2 indicated to CPD Detective 2 that he heard the officers tell him to
stop, however he just kept running. Subject 2 related that he heard gunshots and thought
the officers were shooting at Subject 1. Subject 2 told CPD Detective 2 that he hid under
a vehicle and was later located by officers. CPD Detective 2 further related that Subject
2 was identified by Robbery Victims 1 and 2 as one of the individuals that were involved
in the robbery.
CPD Detective 3, related to the Roundtable panel that he interviewed Subject 1, who was
attired in a black t-shirt. Subject 1 told CPD Detective 3 that he was picked up by
“[Nickname]” and “[Nickname]” in Maywood. [Nickname] was identified by CPD
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to be stopped by the police, “[Nickname]” placed a semi-automatic pistol in Subject 1’s
lap. Subject 1 indicated that he then placed the pistol in his waistband. Subject 1 stated
to CPD Detective 3 that he ran from the vehicle when they stopped and the pistol started
to fall from his waistband. Subject 1 related that he attempted to secure the weapon,
however while doing so the gun “went off.” CPD Detective 3 indicated that Subject 1
then heard gun shots, felt pain and then fell to the ground. Subject 1 stated that he was
then handcuffed and put in the back of an ambulance. CPD Detective 3 related that
Subject 1 was treated at Mount Sinai Hospital by Doctor A for a gunshot wound to the
left calf. Detective Subject 1 spoke with Subject 1 again at Area 4 and Subject 1 related
the same information as before. Subject 1 further related to CPD Detective 3 that he,
“[Nickname]” and Subject 2 were on the 3300 block of Maypole when Subject 2 got into
an argument with an unknown black male. Subject 1 stated that he fired two shots into
the air.
CPD Detective 4, showed the Roundtable panel video recordings from Rothschild
Liquors, located at 3015 West Madison and POD #515, located at 3200 West Maypole.
The camera at Rothschild Liquors faced north and showed a vacant lot on the north side
of Madison, the street and the northeastern corner of the vacant lot on the south side of
Madison. CPD Detective 4 related that the time marked on the video was approximately
20-25 minutes later than the actual time. CPD Detective 4 related that two vehicles are
seen in the alley on the north side of Madison at 2257 hours. CPD Detective 4 stated that
the emergency lights on the second vehicle, which is the squad car were activated. CPD
Detective 4 related that two individuals exited the first vehicle and ran through a vacant
lot, across Madison and into the south side of the street before running out of the cameras
view.
In a statement with IPRA, Robbery Victim 1, related that he and his friend, Robbery
Victim 2 were robbed at gun point. Robbery Victim 1 stated that he and Robbery Victim
2 ran in different directions. Robbery Victim 1 indicated that he entered a building and
heard gun shots. Robbery Victim 1 stated that he exited the building a short time later
and observed squad cars coming down Madison Street. Robbery Victim 1 related that he
went to the area were the squad cars were and observed one of the individuals who
robbed him in the back of a squad car. Robbery Victim 1 did not witness any police
officer shoot any of the offenders. Robbery Victim 1 related that he did not know that
one of the offenders was shot until he arrived at Area 4.
In a statement with IPRA, Robbery Victim 2, related that he and his friend Robbery
Victim 1 were robbed at gunpoint by two black males. Robbery Victim 2 indicated that
one of the black males was attired in a black mask and the other one had on a red shirt.
Robbery Victim 2 stated he was chased by the male with the black mask on and Robbery
Victim 1 was chased by the other male. Robbery Victim 2 indicated that he and Robbery
Victim 1 ran in opposite directions. Robbery Victim 2 stated that the male in the black
mask fired a gun at him two times. Robbery Victim 2 related that he continued to run
until he was picked up by Robbery Victim 1 in a van. Robbery Victim 2 indicated that
they located the robbery suspects in a Ford Focus and began to follow them. Robbery
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Victim 2 observed the police car make a u-turn and follow the Ford Focus. Robbery
Victim 2 related that when they arrived near Madison and Whipple they observed the
police chasing the robbery suspects. Robbery Victim 2 stated that they stopped the van
where the police had stopped and related to the officers that they were just robbed by the
men they were chasing. Robbery Victim 2 observed the guy in the red shirt in the back
of a police vehicle and the guy with the black mask on a stretcher. Robbery Victim 2
indicated that he heard from one of the officers that one of the offenders had been shot by
the police because the offender had shot at the officer. Robbery Victim 2 related that he
did not observe any part of the shooting between the officer and offenders.
In a statement with IPRA, Witness 2, related that she was watching television and
falling asleep when she heard gunshots or firecrackers go off. Witness 2 proceeded to her
kitchen window on the north side of her residence and observed police cars and flashing
lights. Witness 2 indicated that she never went outside and was unsure how many
gunshots she heard. Witness 2 had no further information regarding the incident.
In a statement with IPRA, Subject 2, related that on the night of the incident he was
with an acquaintance he knows as “[Nickname]”. Subject 2 stated that [Nickname] drove
him from a barbershop in Maywood, IL towards his vehicle parked at Division and
Springfield in Chicago. Subject 2 indicated that he sat in the backseat and a black male;
who he didn’t know was seated in the front passenger’s seat. Subject 2 related that
[Nickname] ran a red light and an unmarked police car began to follow them with its
emergency lights activated. Subject 2 indicated that [Nickname] stopped the vehicle and
he jumped out and ran because he thought he had a warrant. Subject 2 stated that he ran
through an alley and through a vacant lot. Subject 2 observed the black male that was
seated in the front passenger’s seat running just to the left of him. Subject 2 did not
observe [Nickname] run from the vehicle. Subject 2 related that as he was running he
observed police officers yell, “Mother fucker stop. Mother fucker I am going to kill you.
You black mother fucker, mother fucker get down.” Subject 2 stated that he then heard
six or seven “pops” ring out from directly behind him. Subject 2 indicated that he
observed the other black male fall down to the ground. Subject 2 continued to run and
hid underneath a vehicle. Subject 2 related that two uniformed officers located him a
short time later and arrested him. Subject 2 stated that he was transported to Area 4 were
he was handcuffed to a rail on the wall and searched by a white male detective.
Attempts to obtain a statement with Subject 1 were met with negative results. On 02
July 2009 an attempt was made to interview Subject 1 at the 011th District Lockup.
Subject 1 refused to provide a statement and sign the Miranda Rights Form. Subject 1
stated that they only were charging him with UUW and felt an interview was
unnecessary. Subject 1 pulled up his left pant leg and displayed a bandage around his left
calf. Subject 1 related that he was shot in the calf by a Chicago Police Officer. Subject 1
stated that he had been photographed extensively by an Evidence Technician. A business
card was left with Subject 1 and he was instructed to call IPRA if he decided to provide a
statement. A certified letter was mailed to Subject 1 on 07 July 2009. Subject 1 failed
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The related Department Reports (Event #0918221252), (RD #HR406681, HR406835)
(CB #17609323, 17609236) document that the arresting officers observed a silver Ford
Focus proceed through a red light at the intersection of Kedzie and Washington Avenue.
The reports relate that the officers pursued the silver Ford Focus until it stopped in the
alley near 3018 West Madison. Offender Subject 1 and Subject 2 exited the passenger’s
side of the vehicle. Officer C observed Subject 1 place a hand gun into his waistband.
Officer C related the information to his partners, Officer B and Officer A. Officer B and
A pursed Subject 1 and Subject 2 on foot to the area of 2 S. Whipple, at which time
Subject 1 fired one shot in the direction of Officers A and B. The reports state that
Officer A, fearing for his life, fired multiple shots striking Subject 1 in the calf. Officer
A then took Subject 1 into custody. A weapon was recovered by Crime Lab Beat #5803.
Further investigation related that Subject 1 and Subject 2 were involved in the armed
robbery of Robbery Victim 1 and Robbery Victim 2 just before the shooting.
Tactical Response Report from Officer A documented that Subject 1 failed to follow
verbal direction; then fled and used force that would likely cause death or great bodily
harm to Officer A by firing his weapon in the direction of Officer A. Officer A responded
with member presence, verbal commands and fired his weapon; striking Subject 1. CPD
Watch Commander A concluded that the members’ actions were in compliance with
department procedures and directives.
Officers Battery Report for Officer A documented that he received a physical battery
from being shot at by Subject 1 at the location of 2 South Whipple Street. Officer A
related that he received no apparent physical injuries from the arrest of Subject 1.
Tactical Response Report from Officer B documented that Subject 1 failed to follow
verbal direction; then fled and used force that would likely cause death or great bodily
harm to Officer B by firing his weapon in the direction of Officer B. Officer B responded
with member presence and verbal commands to Subject 1. CPD Watch Commander A
concluded that the members’ actions were in compliance with department procedures and
directives.
Officers Battery Report for Officer B documented that he received a physical battery
from being shot at by Subject 1 at the location of 2 South Whipple Street. Officer B
related that he received no apparent physical injuries from the arrest of Subject 1.
Surveillance Video from Rothschild Liquors faced north and showed a vacant lot on
the north side of Madison, the street and the northeastern corner of the vacant lot on the
south side of Madison. The time marked on the video was approximately 20-25 minutes
later than the actual time. The video depicted two vehicles in the alley on the north side
of Madison at 2257 hours. The emergency lights on the second vehicle, which is the
squad car were activated. Two individuals exited the first vehicle and ran through a
vacant lot, across Madison and into the south side of the street before running out of the
cameras view. Two individuals exited the squad car and ran after the first two
individuals. The vehicles drove forward down the alley and out of view. Seconds later a
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on. A white male police officer exited the car and walked towards the vacant lot. A
white full size van parked along the curbside and two black males exited and laid down
on the ground with their arms out. Several other marked and unmarked units arrived on
the scene. The actual shooting was not observed on the surveillance video.
Evidence Technician photographs taken by Officer D and Officer E depict photographs
of the scene, including the vehicles involved, bullet holes, shell casings and the weapon
that was allegedly used by Subject 1. Officer F obtained photographs of Subject 1 while
Subject 1 was at the hospital. Subject 1 was handcuffed to the hospital bed and appeared
to have blood or a red stain on his right hand. The pictures did not depict an injury to
Subject 1 leg.
A search of Police Observation Devices (PODS) documented that POD #515 located at
3200 West Maypole was operational and in the vicinity of the incident. The POD
recording on 01 July 2009 started at 2300 hours and concluded at 0100 hours. The road
conditions appeared dry, it was dark and the streets appeared well lit. From 2300 – 2330
hours the video depicted routine foot and vehicular traffic. At 2331 hours a dark colored
SUV approached the intersection followed by a silver sedan believed to be the silver Ford
Focus and a full size van. The dark colored SUV stopped at the red traffic light. At 2332
hours the silver sedan proceeded around the passenger’s side of the SUV and drove
forward through the red traffic light and out of view. Seconds later, a second vehicle,
believed to be an unmarked squad car made a u-turn and drove towards the silver sedan
and out of view. The full size van turned right and also drove out of view. At 2334 hours
a marked squad car and an unmarked squad car proceeded through the intersection with
their emergency lights illuminated. From 2335 – 0100 hours the video depicted routine
foot and vehicular traffic.
A canvass in the area of the incident on 02 July 2009 at approximately 1550 hours was
met with negative results.
Chicago Fire Department Ambulance Report indicated that Subject 1 was transported
Mount Sinai Medical Center by CFD #33. The report documented that Subject 1 had one
gun shot wound to his left calf.
Medical Records for Subject 1 from Mount Sinai Medical Center documented that
Subject 1 was admitted to the emergency room on 02 July 2009 at 0041 hours for a
gunshot wound to his left leg. The records indicate that Subject 1 received soft tissue
damage near his left calf. The documents relate that there did not appear to be any
evidence of a foreign object in the left leg. Further, records documented that there was
no evidence of fracture in Subject 1 leg.
The related O.E.M.C Event Query’s documented that the 911 callers at XXXX W. Fifth
Avenue (2302 hours), XXXX W. VanBuren (2322 hours), XXXX W. Maypole (2332 &
2333 hours), 3253 W. Maypole (2332 hours) and XXXX W. VanBuren (2353 hours)
were not located in the vicinity of the Officer-Involved Shooting. The O.E.M.C. caller
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at that location. The Reporting Investigator attempted to locate a working telephone
number to the Sprint PCS caller and was met with negative results. Further, the
Reporting Investigator listened to the related 911 calls provided by O.E.M.C for the
previously listed addresses and found no mention or indication that any of the callers
observed the Officer-Involved Shooting.
Property Inventory sheet #11715858 documented four fired Winchester 9mm Luger
cartridges. #11715742 documented one Gun Shot Residue (GSR) kit that was
administered to Subject 1. #11715703 documented one Gun Shot Residue (GSR) kit that
was administered to Subject 2. #11715846 documented one 9mm semi automatic Ruger
P95DC firearm, four 9mm Luger cartridges, (1 from chamber, 3 from magazine) and one
9mm magazine. #11715840 documented on Sig Sauer P229 semi automatic firearm with
serial number AAU04205, ten Winchester 9mm Luger Cartridges, (1 from chamber, 9
from magazine) and one Sig Sauer magazine, all recovered from Officer A. #11715908,
#11715745, #11716087, #11715911 documented personal property recovered from
Subject 1. #11715855 and #11715854 documented cotton swabs containing DNA sample
from Officer A’s firearm. #11715993 documented four expended Winchester 9mm
Luger cartridges. #11716085, #11715988, #11715831 documented personal property
recovered from Subject 2. #11716051 documented a 9mm Luger expended cartridge
case recovered on Parkway grass at 3301 W. Maypole. #11716047 documented a 9mm
Luger expended cartridge case recovered on Parkway grass at 3300 W. Maypole. (Att.
52).
Illinois State Police Forensic Science Laboratory Report documented that four
Winchester 9mm cartridge cases found on the scene were fired from a Sig Saur, Model
P229, 9mm Luger, serial #AAU04205. Further, a Sturm, Ruger & Co., Model P95DC,
9mm Luger semiautomatic pistol, serial #314-02889 was examined and found to be in
firing condition. The Sturm Ruger was test fired and displayed rifling characteristics of
six lands and grooves with a right had twist. Cartridges that were found at the scene of
the original robbery were compared and found to be fired by the Sturm Ruger. The
findings of the tests were reported by Forensic Scientist A.
Illinois State Police Forensic Science Laboratory Report documented that Gun Shot
Residue (GSR) kits on Subject 1 and Subject 2 were performed and provided to the
laboratory under Inventory #’s 11715742 and 11715703. Subject 1 test was documented
under Exhibit 5 and indicated that Subject 1 discharged a firearm, contacted a PGSR
related item or had his right hand in the environment of a discharged firearm. Subject 2’s
test was documented under Exhibit 6 and indicated that Subject 2 may not have
discharged a firearm with either hand. If Subject 2 did discharge a firearm, then the
particles were removed by activity, were not deposited or were not detected by the test.
The findings of the test were reported by Forensic Scientist B.
In a statement provided to IPRA, Officer C related in essence the same information he
provided to the Roundtable Panel. Officer C added that he was working gang
enforcement with partners Officers B and C on the west side of Chicago. Officer C
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Officer C related that he was operating a black unmarked Chevrolet Impala and Officer A
was seated in the front passenger’s seat and Officer B was seated in the rear passenger’s
seat. Officer C believed their start time on the day of the incident was 1800 hours.
Officer C added that when he heard the gunshots, he discontinued the pursuit of the silver
Ford Focus and drove to Madison and Whipple where he observed Officer A standing
over Subject 1. Officer C indicated that Officer A placed Subject 1 in handcuffs. Officer
C observed a weapon in the immediate area of Subject 1. Officer C related that a van
arrived on scene and two black occupants exited stating they had just been robbed.
In a statement provided to IPRA, Officer B related in essence the same information he
provided to the Roundtable Panel. Officer B indicated that he was on patrol as 6750A
with partners, Officer A and Officer C. Officer B stated that he was in full uniform in an
unmarked squad. Officer B related that he was seated in the rear passenger’s seat,
Officer C was operating the vehicle and Officer A was seated in the front passenger’s
seat. Officer B stated that on the night of the shooting they were stopped at a red light
and observed two vehicles traveling southbound. Officer B indicated that one of the
vehicles went through the red light and almost hit their squad car. Officer B related that
Officer C turned the squad car around and began to follow the vehicle with the
emergency lights on. Officer B stated that the vehicle refused to pull over and continued
down an alley. Officer B indicated that the vehicle stopped near a vacant lot and the front
seat passenger and rear seat passenger, (Subject 2 and Subject 1) exited the vehicle and
began to run through the open lot. Officer B related that he and Officer A exited the
squad car and while doing so Officer C yelled that one of the males was holding a gun.
Officer B stated that Officer C remained inside the squad car and drove down the alley in
pursuit of the vehicle involved. Officer B indicated that one of the males was running
while holding his side. Officer B stated that as he was chasing one of the subjects
(Subject 2) and heard a loud pop. Officer B turned to his left and observed the other
black male, (Subject 1) who Officer A was chasing holding a gun near his waist. Officer
B looked back towards the subject he was chasing and then heard several more shots.
Officer B looked back and observed the Subject 1 lying on the ground. Officer B stopped
chasing Subject 2 and assisted Officer A. Officer B radioed dispatch and related there
were shots fired at and by the police. Officer B related that he heard the shots being fired
during the incident but did not actually see any of the shots being fired. Officer B stated
that a van arrived along the curbside and two black males jumped out. Officer B pointed
his firearm at the individuals and made them lay on the ground because he was unsure
what they were doing. Officer B related that a short time later when more squad cars
arrived they were able to ascertain that the black males in the van had just been robbed
and shot at by the black males they chased.
In a statement provided to IPRA, Officer A, related in essence the same information he
provided to the Roundtable Panel. Officer A stated that he was working beat 6750G in
full uniform, in a black unmarked squad car with Officers B and C with an 1800 hour
start time. Officer A described his primary firearm at the time of the incident as a 9mm
Sig Sauer, two toned, semi-automatic pistol. Officer A indicated that he was using his
authorized holster on his right side and his primary shooting hand is his right hand.
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one bullet loaded in the chamber. Officer A qualified with the weapon described;
however he was unable to recall when he last qualified with the weapon. Officer A was
not carrying any other firearms and was not carrying any other less lethal weapons during
the night of the incident. Officer A related in essence the same information provided by
Officer C and Officer B. In addition, Officer A stated that he observed Subject 1
fidgeting with his waist band. Officer A related that he and Officer B announced their
office several times throughout the foot pursuit. Officer A indicated that as they crossed
Madison into a second empty lot, Subject 1 turned to his right and fired one shot in his
direction. Officer A related that he observed the muzzle flash. Officer A stated that he
fired approximately four rounds back at Subject 1 and Subject 1 fell flat to the ground.
Officer A observed Subject 1 firearm lying on the ground. Officer A related that he did a
quick check of Subject 1 and then handcuffed him. Officer A did not observe or hear any
other Officers discharge their firearms during the incident.

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CONCLUSION AND FINDING:
This investigation found that the use of deadly force by Officer A was JUSTIFIED and
in compliance with Department policy and State statutes. According to the Chicago
Police Department’s General Order No. 02-08-03, III:
“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 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.”
Robbery Victims 1 and 2 were in the area of 3301 West Maypole when they were robbed
by subjects, Subject 1 and Subject 2 who fired several shots at them. Subject 1 and
Subject 2 entered a silver or gray Ford Focus, which was being driven by an unknown
black male named “[Nickname]” and they departed the area. Officers A, B, and C were
in an unmarked squad car and stopped at a red light in the northbound lanes of
Washington Street. The silver/gray Ford Focus drove through the red light and Officer C,
who was operating the squad car, turned the vehicle around in an attempt to conduct a
traffic stop. The officers followed the Ford Focus a short distance and activated their
emergency lights in an alley behind a vacant lot located at 3018 West Madison in an
attempt to curb the vehicle. The Ford Focus stopped momentarily as Subject 1 and
Subject 2 exited. As Subject 1 and Subject 2 exited the vehicle, Officer C related to
Officer A and B that he observed Subject 1 holding a gun. Subject 1 and Subject 2 ran
from the vehicle and “[Nickname]” drove forward down the alley and away from the
area.
Officer A exited the front passengers’ seat and Officer B exited the rear
passengers’ seat and ran after Subject 1 and Subject 2. Officer C remained in the squad
car and pursued “[Nickname]” in the silver/gray Ford Focus. Officers A and B chased
Subject 1 and Subject 2 to a large vacant lot on the south side of Madison when Subject 1
turned toward Officer A with a gun in his hand and fired one shot. Officer A then fired
four rounds in the direction of Subject 1. Subject 1 fell to the ground after he was struck
by one round in his left calf. Officer A observed a gun on the ground near Subject 1.
Officer A searched Subject 1 for other weapons and handcuffed him. Officer B assisted
Officer A place Subject 1 in handcuffs. Subject 2 continued to run and briefly got away.
Subject 2 was later found hiding under a vehicle at 15 South Albany. Officer C stopped
pursing “[Nickname]” in the vehicle when he heard the shots fired and drove to the scene
where Officers A and B were. Robbery Victims 1 and 2 arrived on scene with [Name
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related to the officers that they had just been victims of an armed robbery by Subject 2
and Subject 1.
The Officers’ actions were in accordance with the requirements of the Department’s Use
of Deadly Force policy. Officer A’s reactions were solely based on the actions of Subject
1. Subject 1 pointed a weapon in the direction of Officers A and B. Officer A was
reasonably in fear for his and his partner’s life which was in fact in imminent danger
when Subject 1 pointed a handgun at them.

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