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INVESTIGATION
NUMBER:
Log #1064600/ U#13-29
OFFICER
INVOLVED#1:

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

OFFICER #2’S
INJURIES:
OFFICER
INVOLVED #3:

OFFICER #3’S
INJURIES:

OFFICER
INVOLVED #4:

OFFICER #4’S
INJURIES:
WITNESS
OFFICER #1:

OFFICER’S
INJURIES:

“Officer A” (Chicago Police Officer); Male/White; 33 years old;
On Duty; In Uniform; Year of Appointment – 2004

Non-Fatal; Minor Injuries. Scratches and abrasions.

“Officer B” (Chicago Police Officer); Male/White; 44 years old;
On Duty; In Uniform; Year of Appointment – 1998

Non-Fatal; Minor Injury (Bruises/Swelling/Minor Abrasions).

“Officer C” (Chicago Police Officer); Female/Hispanic; 50 years
old; On Duty; In Uniform; Year of Appointment – 2002

None

“Officer D” (Chicago Police Officer); Male/Hispanic; 39 years old;
On Duty; In Uniform; Year of Appointment – 1999

None

“Officer E” (Chicago Police Officer); Male/White; 55 years old;
On Duty; In Uniform; Year of Appointment – 1986

None

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WITNESS
OFFICER #2:

OFFICER’S
INJURIES:

WITNESS
OFFICER #3:

“Officer F” (Chicago Police Officer); Female/White; 44 years old;
On Duty; In Uniform; Year of Appointment – 1991

Canine bite to left forearm and right calf. Treated at Swedish
Covenant Hospital

“Officer G” (Chicago Police Officer); Female/Hispanic; 32 years
old; On Duty; In Uniform; Year of Appointment – 2004

OFFICER’S
INJURIES:

None

SUBJECT:

“Subject 1”; Male/Black; 18 years old

SUBJECT’S
INJURIES:

LOCATION:

(1) Gunshot wound to the left arm.
Covenant Hospital, Stable Condition
5412 N. Spaulding Ave.
Beat 1712

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SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 31 August 2013, at approximately 0349 hours, victims Robbery Victim 1 and
Robbery Victim 2 reported that they were robbed and shot in the 4500 block of N.
Christiana Avenue by two male subjects later identified as, Subject 1 and Subject 2, who
were driving a black Saturn SUV. During the robbery, one of the subjects fired shots
striking Robbery Victim 2 in the lower right leg and causing a graze wound to her neck.
When officers responded to the area and at approximately 0432 hours, they observed and
curbed a black Saturn SUV in the 5300 block of N. Kimball Avenue. Subject 2 was
driving the vehicle and an individual, now known to be Subject 3, was in the front
passenger seat. During the stop, Subject 1, who was not visible to the officers, exited
from the rear passenger seat and fled on foot.
The responding officers searched the surrounding area and found Subject 1 hiding
in the rear yard of 5412 N. Spaulding Avenue. Officer A observed Subject 1 crouched
down near the northeast corner of the garage and announced his Office and ordered
Subject 1 to surrender. As Subject 1 rose up, Officer A observed him holding a handgun.
Officer A then fired multiple rounds from his duty weapon at Subject 1. Officers C and
D, who were located in the rear yard of 5416 N. Spaulding Avenue, which was the yard
directly north of 5412 N. Spaulding Avenue, subsequently fired multiple rounds from
their duty weapons at Subject 1, who was fleeing westbound along the garage and scaled
a six foot fence into the alley. Officer B, who was located in the alley, observed Subject
1 scale the fence holding a handgun and fired multiple rounds from his duty weapon.
Subject 1 fled southbound through the alley before turning west through the property
located at 5351 N. Christiana Avenue. Officers located and apprehended Subject 1 at
0744 hours at 5323 N. Kimball Avenue. Subject 1 was subsequently transported to
Swedish Covenant Hospital for medical treatment with a gun shot wound to his left arm.

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INVESTIGATION:
The Arrest and Case Reports (RD #HW431301 - Aggravated Assault to a Police
Officer and #HW431386 - Armed Robbery with a Handgun, Event #1324304007) related
that Officers H and I responded to a call of a person shot at XXXX N. Christiana Avenue.
Upon arrival, Officers H and I learned that the victims, Robbery Victim 3, Robbery
Victim 1 and Robbery Victim 2 were walking home when a black Saturn pulled up and
the occupants, now known to be Subject 2 and Subject 1, approached them. Subject 1
pointed a blue steel revolver at Robbery Victim 1 and told the victims to give them their
cellular phones and identification cards. The victims handed over their belongings and
began to enter the building located at XXXX N. Christiana Avenue when Subject 1 fired
two shots at the victims. Robbery Victim 2 suffered a graze wound to the back of her
neck and the back of her right calf. Subject 1 got in a black Saturn and fled eastbound in
the south alley of Wilson at Christiana.
While on patrol, Officers J and G curbed a black Saturn that matched the
description of the vehicle being involved in an armed robbery. Upon curbing the vehicle,
Subject 1, who was seated in the backseat and later identified as the shooter, fled on foot
eastbound through the yard at 5425 N. Kimball Avenue. Officer A, Officer F, and
Canine Officer E accompanied with his canine were able to locate Subject 1 in a yard at
5412 N. Spaulding Avenue, where Subject 1 displayed a weapon at the officers. Officer
A then discharged his weapon at Subject 1. Officers C and D, who were located in the
adjacent yard, also fired their weapons. Subject 1 jumped over the fence and fled into the
alley between Kimball and Christiana Avenues, where Officer B was located. Officer B
discharged his weapon at Subject 1. Subject 1 continued to flee on foot and was later
discovered by Officer J and CPD Sergeant 1 hiding under a porch at 5323 N. Kimball
Avenue. Subject 1 was placed into custody and transported to Swedish Covenant
Hospital for a gun shot wound to the left arm.
A Tactical Response Report completed by Officer A documented that Subject 1
“did not follow verbal direction,” “fled,” was an “imminent threat of battery,” “attack[ed]
with a weapon,” and used “force likely to cause death or great bodily harm.” Officer A
responded with “member presence”, “verbal commands”, and the use of his “firearm”.
The narrative documented that the subject “pointed a handgun at Officer A, [in which]
fearing for Officer A’s life, [he] fired his weapon at the [subject].” Deputy Chief A
documented that Officer A’s actions were in compliance with Department Directives
The Officer’s Battery Report for Officer A documented that he received nonfatal-minor injuries, such as, bruising, swelling and minor abrasions.
The Injury On Duty Report for Officer A documented that as he attempted to
apprehend Subject 1, a canine was released and attacked his right forearm. Officer A
received numerous cuts and scratches. Additionally, Officer A received cuts and bruises
to his left forearm while going over a fence.

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A Tactical Response Report completed by Officer B documented that Subject 1
“did not follow verbal direction,” “fled,” was an “imminent threat of battery,” “attack[ed]
with a weapon,” and used “force likely to cause death or great bodily harm.” Officer B
responded with “member presence”, “verbal commands”, and the use of his “firearm”.
The narrative documented that the subject “pointed a handgun at Officer B, [and] in fear
for his life, Officer B fired his weapon at the [subject].”
The Officer’s Battery Report for Officer B documented that he received nonfatal-minor injuries, such as, bruising, swelling and minor abrasions.
A Tactical Response Report completed by Officer D documented that Subject 1
“did not follow verbal direction,” “fled,” was an “imminent threat of battery,” “attack[ed]
with a weapon,” and used “force likely to cause death or great bodily harm.” Officer D
responded with “member presence”, “verbal commands”, and the use of his “firearm”.
The narrative documented that the subject “displayed a handgun and Officer D fired at
the [subject] in fear of his life and that of his fellow officers.” Deputy Chief A
documented that Officer D’s actions were in compliance with Department Directives.
The Officer’s Battery Report for Officer D documented that he did not receive
any injuries.
A Tactical Response Report completed by Canine Officer E documented that
Subject 1 “fled,” was an “imminent threat of battery,” “attack[ed] with a weapon,” and
used “force likely to cause death or great bodily harm.” Canine Officer E responded with
“member presence”, and a “canine.” Deputy Chief A documented that Officer E’s
actions were in compliance with Department Directives.
The Officer’s Battery Report for Canine Officer E documented that he did not
receive any injuries.
A Tactical Response Report completed by Officer F documented that Subject 1
“did not follow verbal direction,” “fled,” was an “imminent threat of battery,” “attack[ed]
with a weapon,” and used “force likely to cause death or great bodily harm.” Officer A
responded with “member presence.” The narrative documented that the subject
“displayed a handgun while Officer A attempted to place restraints” on the subject.
Deputy Chief A documented that Officer A’s actions were in compliance with
Department Directives.
The Officer’s Battery Report for Officer F documented that she received nonfatal-major injuries, such as broken bones, serious lacerations or internal injuries.
The Injury On Duty Report for Officer F documented that as she was
attempting to handcuff Subject 1, he moved and Canine Officer E released his canine
towards him. However, Officer A was in the way and was attacked by the canine, in
which she received puncture wounds to the left forearm and right calf.

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A Tactical Response Report completed by Officer C documented that Subject 1
“did not follow verbal direction,” “fled,” was an “imminent threat of battery,” “attack[ed]
with a weapon,” and used “force likely to cause death or great bodily harm.” Officer C
responded with “member presence” and “verbal commands.” The narrative documented
that the subject “displayed a handgun while [she] attempted to place restraints” on the
subject. Deputy Chief A documented that Officer C’s actions were in compliance with
Department Directives.
The Officer’s Battery Report for Officer C documented that she did not receive
any injuries.
The Chicago Fire Department Ambulance Report documented that Subject 1
had a gunshot wound to his upper left lateral shoulder, through and through. Subject 1
was transported by Ambulance #4 to Swedish Covenant Hospital for treatment
On 31 August 2013 while at the 017 District Station, IPRA Investigator A
attempted to interview Subject 1, Subject 2, Subject 3, Robbery Victim 2 and Robbery
Victim 1. IPRA Investigator A was unable to interview Robbery Victim 2, Robbery
Victim 1 and Subject 1 due to them being interviewed by Chicago Police Detectives and
the Cook County State’s Attorney. IPRA Investigator A spoke with Deputy Chief A, who
related that Subject 2 was unable to be interviewed, since he was taken to the hospital due
to heroin withdrawals. IPRA Investigator A attempted to interview Subject 3, but she
refused to provide a statement.
IPRA sent a certified letter to the family of Subject 1 detailing that IPRA is
conducting an investigation into the police involved shooting involving Subject 1.
The medical records for Subject 1 from Swedish Covenant Hospital (Account
#53658068) documented that Subject 1 was admitted to the emergency room on 31
August 2013 at 0810 hours for a gunshot wound to the left shoulder and was seen by
Doctor A. Upon admission into the hospital, Subject 1 was in stable condition. Subject 1
was x-rayed which proved negative for foreign bodies. Subject 1’s wounds were dressed
and he was discharged on 31 August 2013 at 1137 hours to the Chicago Police
Department. The medical records did not document an entry and exit wound.
A Canvass was conducted on 01 September 2013 near the location of 5416 N.
Spaulding Ave. IPRA Investigator B and IPRA Supervisor A were unable to locate any
residents that witnessed the incident in question.
Crime Scene Processing Report #232730 and #232764 documented items
inventoried, including the recovery of Subject 1’s weapon, a revolver with three fired
cartridge cases and three live rounds. The report also documented that all of the involved
officer’s weapons were recovered in the presence of Deputy Chief A at the 017th District
Station. The reports were submitted by Officers L and M.

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Evidence Technician Photographs documented the crime scene and the
subject’s weapon. Photographs were taken of injuries Subject 1 sustained. It appears that
Subject 1 sustained an entry wound to his rear left shoulder and an exit wound to his
upper left arm. Additional photographs were taken of injuries to Officer F.
Illinois State Police Forensic Science Laboratory Reports documented under
Lab Case #C13-035458 that firearms belonging to Officers A, B, C and D were tested
and in proper working condition. The unfired cartridges were analyzed for caliber and
type only. The cartridge casings recovered from the scene were fired from each of the
officer’s weapons. Subject 1’s firearm was tested and in proper working condition.
Subject 1’s firearm was also tested for latent prints. The latent impressions did not reveal
any identification. The test results from a gun shot residue kit indicated that Subject 1
may not have discharged a firearm from either hand. If Subject 1 did discharge a firearm,
then the particles were removed by activity, were not deposited, or were not detected by
the procedure.
A search for Police Observation Devices (PODS) in the vicinity of the alleged
incident found that there were no PODS located in the area relevant to this investigation.
The related OMEC Event Queries documented that at 0646 hours on 31 August
2013 a police officer reported shots fired by the police at 5416 N. Spaulding Avenue. At
0747 hours, an ambulance was dispatched to the scene after officers located the subject.
The Detectives Supplementary Report (RD #HW431386 – Aggravated Assault
to a Police Officer with a Handgun) documented the Reporting Detectives investigation
of the incident. On 31 August 2013, at approximately 0645 hours the Reporting
Detectives were assigned by CPD Sergeant 2 to investigate a police involved shooting
which occurred at 5412 N. Spaulding Avenue. After arriving at the scene, the Reporting
Detectives interviewed the victim police officers, and the responding and arresting
officers who related in essence the same information that they provide in their statements
to IPRA.
The Reporting Detectives interviewed Subject 1 several times. At first, Subject 1
adamantly denied any knowledge of, or participation, in any armed robbery and shooting
with Subject 2. Subject 1 related that when the police stopped the vehicle, he exited the
vehicle and began to walk away. Subject 1 related that when he heard a female officer
order him to stop, he began running, fleeing from the police. Subject 1 ran and hid in the
rear yard near a garage for approximately a half an hour before being discovered by
uniformed officers. Subject 1 was approached by an officer who placed his hand on him
and told Subject 1 not to move. At some point, the officer took his hand off of Subject 1.
When Subject 1 became free, he pulled himself upright into a standing position. Subject
1 related that as he was standing, he was shot from behind by one of the officers. Subject
1 fled by entering the alley and continued to flee. Subject 1 ran and hid under a porch
where he was eventually found by responding officers.

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Several hours later, Subject 1 admitted that he was involved in an armed robbery
and had discharged a revolver. Subject 1 accompanied detectives to the yard behind
5420 N. Christiana Avenue where he related that he placed the handgun in the baby
stroller under the porch. The Reporting Detectives gained access to the rear yard and
recovered a large framed, black steel revolver from a baby stroller. 1 2
Efforts to obtain a statement from Subject 1, were met with negative results. On
26 September 2013, the R/I attempted to contact Subject 1 at his residence located at
XXXX S. Wood Street. The R/I spoke with [Former Guardian], who related that Subject
1 had not lived at that address since June 2013. [Former Guardian] gave the R/I the name
of [Social Service Professional] who works for foster placement at Lutheran Child and
Family Services. Efforts to contact [Social Service Professional] were met with negative
results. On 31 October 2013, the R/I mailed a certified letter to Subject 1 at XXXX S.
Exchange Avenue. A letter addressed to Subject 1 was returned and marked unclaimed.
On 18 September 2013, the R/I attempted to interview Witness, Subject 2, at the
Cook County Jail. Subject 2 refused to give a statement.
In a digitally recorded statement to IPRA, Officer A related that on 31 August
2013 he was assigned as a canine officer and was on his way home in his marked vehicle,
when he heard calls come over the radio of a traffic stop due to a robbery and that one of
the subjects fled from the vehicle. Officer A drove to the scene located at 5425 N.
Kimball Avenue and learned that the subject who fled from the vehicle ran eastbound
into a yard. Officer A proceeded to walk eastbound towards that location and located
Officer G who related that she lost the subject while attempting to apprehend him.
Officer A related that they set up a perimeter and waited for additional canine units to
arrive on the scene. Approximately 40 minutes later, Officer F and Canine Officer E
arrived on scene and began doing a yard by yard search for the subject, now known to be
Subject 1.
Officer A related that he joined the search once Officer A and Canine Officer E
reached Catalpa and Kimball and began searching yard by yard with them with his
weapon drawn. When they reached 5412 N. Spaulding Avenue, Officer A related that he
entered the rear yard followed by Officer A and Canine Officer E with his canine. As
Officer A searched the yard, he observed Subject 1 lying down on the ground underneath
some foliage. Officer A related that he and Officer A announced their office and gave
Subject 1 verbal directions to show his hands. Officer A related that Subject 1 did not
comply with the verbal directions. Canine Officer E then gave the command to his
canine to approach Subject 1. Instead of approaching Subject 1, the canine approached
Officer A and climbed up his body in an attempt to attack him. Officer A related that he
was able to get the canine off of him and kept his focus on Subject 1, but lost sight of the
canine. Officer A then holstered her weapon and approached Subject 1 in an attempt to
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An aerial map shows that Subject 1 fled west from 5412 N. Spaulding Avenue to 5420 N. Christiana
Avenue where he hid the gun in the baby stroller. Subject 1 then went southwest where he was
apprehended at 5323 N. Kimball Avenue.

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place him into custody. As Officer A approached Subject 1, Subject 1 began to move to
the point that he retrieved a weapon from his waistband, stood up, and fanned the weapon
towards Officer A. Officer A stated, “Drop the gun,” and then discharged his weapon
because he was in fear of his life and the lives of his fellow officers. Officer A related
that Subject 1 proceeded westbound towards the alley where he lost sight of him. Officer
A stopped firing his weapon once he lost sight of Subject 1.
Officer A related that he went to check on Officer F and discovered that she was
bit by Canine Officer E’s canine. Officer A then entered the alley and began to pursue
Subject 1 with Officer B, but lost sight of Subject 1 on the next block. Officer A later
responded to a foot pursuit that was westbound on Kimball. Officer A related that he
entered a yard on the 5300 block of Kimball and observed Subject 1 being taken into
custody. Officer A observed that Subject 1 sustained a gunshot wound through and
through to the left arm and an ambulance was called to the scene.
In an audio recorded statement to IPRA, Officer B related that he was on patrol
with Officer C when they responded to a call of an officer needing assistance at the 5400
block of N. Kimball Avenue. While traveling to that location, Officer B heard more
information over the police radio relating that there was a second subject that fled
westbound. Officer B related that a perimeter was set up and that he and Officer C stayed
on Christiana until the canine officers were done with searching the area.
The canine officers then went to search the east side of Spaulding Avenue, and
Officers B and C assisted them by going down the alley on the west side of Spaulding
Avenue. Officer B related that he was on foot, while Officer C was driving their squad
car through the alley and that they were headed southbound. Officer B related that when
he got to the location of 5412 or 5414 N. Spaulding Avenue, he heard officers yelling
from a rear yard, “Let’s see your hands,” and then heard, “No, no, no, no stop. No, no,
stop.” Officer C then ran into the backyard while Officer B attempted to climb a six foot
fence. Officer B made it to the top of the fence when he heard gunfire, so he got off the
fence and took cover by a garage in the alley. Officer B then observed a black male, now
known to be Subject 1, come over the fence and into the alley in front of Officer B’s
squad car. Subject 1 ran towards Officer B with a gun in his left hand, in which Officer
B ordered Subject 1 to drop the gun, but he didn’t. Officer B, who was in fear of his life,
fired his weapon six times towards Subject 1. Subject 1 stopped, turned around and ran
southbound down the alley. Officer B stopped firing his weapon, holstered it and began
to pursue Subject 1 on foot.
Officer B followed Subject 1 into the backyard of 5344 N. Christiana Avenue,
where he observed Subject 1 jump a fence. Officer B attempted to enter the yard, but
was having trouble opening the gate. Officer B related that he got on his radio and
reported his position and where he last saw Subject 1. Officer B did not participate in the
subsequent arrest of Subject 1.
In a digitally recorded statement to IPRA, Officer C related that she was working
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same information as Officer B, but added the following information. As she and Officer
B were in the rear alley between Christina and Spaulding Avenues, she heard, “Let me
see your hands! Let me see your hands! Chicago Police”3 Officer C exited the squad car
and entered the rear yard, now known to be located at 5416 N. Spaulding Avenue, where
she thought she heard the sounds coming from. Officer C related that before she entered
the yard, her weapon was drawn and that Officer B stayed in the rear alley.
Once in the yard, Officer C was joined by Officer D, who entered from the front
of the property. Officer C then realized that the officers, who were yelling the
commands, were in the next yard to the north of them, now known as the location of
5412 N. Spaulding Avenue. Officer C observed that the subject, now known to be
Subject 1, was getting up from the ground between the fence that divided the two yards.
Officer C heard the officers yell out verbal commands, “Chicago Police, let me see your
hands. Let me see your hands. Show me your hands.” 4 Officer C then heard Officer F
fall to the ground and screamed, followed by gun shots. Officer C related that she
observed Subject 1 turn and point a gun towards her and Officer D, who was standing
next to her. Officer C pointed her gun towards Subject 1 and fired it three times. Officer
D also fired his weapon. Subject 1 then ran west and hopped over a fence.
Officer C returned to her squad car and heard Officer B call out over the radio that
he was in a foot chase after Subject 1. Officer C patrolled the area in search of her
partner and eventually found him on Christiana Avenue. Officer C related that she and
Officer B stayed on the scene until Subject 1 was found; however, they did not participate
in the search that ultimately located Subject 1.
In a digitally recorded statement to IPRA, Officer D related that he was working
in uniform and partnered with Officer K when they responded to a call for assistance
located at the 5400 block of Kimball Avenue by Officers G and J. Upon arrival, Officer
D spoke with Officer G, who related that the subject, now known to be Subject 1, fled
east. Officer D proceeded east towards the area where Subject 1 fled and searched the
surrounding yards and alleys between Kimball and Christiana Avenues. A perimeter was
set up and Officer D waited for Canine Units to arrive.
Officer D soon observed a number of officers and a canine enter into a yard
located at 5412 N. Spaulding Avenue, where he then heard the officers scream, “Show
me your hands, Chicago Police.” Officer D related that he and Officers C and G went to
the yard north of 5412 N. Spaulding Avenue assuming that if Subject 1 jumped the fence,
they could catch him in the adjacent yard. Once Officer D entered into the rear yard, he
heard multiple shots being fired. Officer D related that he had his firearm in his hand and
observed Subject 1 near a chain link fence at the corner of a garage. Subject 1 had a gun
in his hand and pointed the gun in the direction of Officer D. Officer D fired his weapon
eight times in the direction of Subject 1. Subject 1 fled west towards the alley and
Officer D stopped firing his weapon since Subject 1 was no longer a threat. Officer D
holstered his weapon and walked out to the front of the house and met with Canine
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Officer E and Officer F. Officer D waited for an ambulance for Officer F and did not
participate in the subsequent search and arrest of Subject 1.
In a digitally recorded statement to IPRA, Witness Canine Officer E, that on 31
August 2013 he was working Beat 4712 with his canine when he responded to 5425
Kimball Avenue in search of an armed subject. Canine Officer E related in essence the
same information as Officers A and F, but added the following information.
Canine Officer E related that once in the rear yard of 5412 N. Spaulding, Subject
1 was non-compliant and stayed lying on the ground and Officer A gave multiple verbal
commands to show his hands. Officer F approached Subject 1 in an attempt to handcuff
him, in which Subject 1 began to move. Canine Officer E related that he released his
canine and gave the command to apprehend the subject. Officer F moved quickly away
from Subject 1 and because of her sudden movements, the canine focused on Officer F
and bit her leg, knocking her down to the ground and then bit her arm. As this was
happening, Officer A stated, “Don’t move, don’t move, stop, stop,” and then fired his
weapon. Canine Officer E related that he was attending to Officer F and gaining control
of his canine when this transpired and observed Subject 1 flee and hop over the fence.
Canine Officer E added that it was very dark in the yard when they attempted to
apprehend Subject 1. Canine Officer E related that he heard gun shots from the alley
after Subject 1 hopped the fence, but did not observe where the shots were coming from
or who was shooting. Canine Officer E went to the front of the property with Officer F
and radioed for an ambulance and for additional units to assist in the search of Subject 1.
In a digitally recorded statement to IPRA, Witness Officer F, related in essence
the same information as Canine Officer E and Officer A. Officer A added that when she
and Canine Officer E and Officer A entered the rear yard of 5412 N. Spaulding Avenue,
she observed blue gym shoes underneath the bushes near the fence. Officer A then
observed the subject, now known to be Subject 1. Officers A and F had their guns out
and ordered Subject 1 to show his hands. Officer F holstered her weapon and approached
Subject 1 in an attempt to handcuff him. Suddenly, Officer F was knocked over by
Canine Officer E’s canine. Officer F related that as she was fighting with the dog, she
observed Subject 1 stand up with a gun in his hand and raised the gun up. Officer F then
heard gunshots, but did not see where they were coming from as she was paying attention
to the dog. Officer F then observed Subject 1 flee westbound and jumped over the fence.
Canine Officer E approached Officer F and took control of his canine and assisted her to
the front of the property and they called for an ambulance.
In a digitally recorded statement to IPRA, Witness Officer G related that on 31
August 2013, she and Officer J responded to a call of an armed robbery with a black
Saturn SUV possibly involved as the subject’s vehicle. Officer G related that they
located the vehicle and curbed it at 5425 N. Kimball. Officer G related that she observed
a black male, now known to be Subject 1, flee from the back seat of the SUV. Officer G
exited her squad car and approached the front of the SUV, where she observed two other
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air and gave out a description of Subject 1 and the direction of flight and called for
another car to the scene.
Once the second car arrived on the scene, Officer G and Officer K searched the
yard that Subject 1 fled through. The officers were not able to locate Subject 1 at that
time and a perimeter was set up. Officer G related that she, along with Officer K went to
the 5400 N. Spaulding Avenue, where they met with Officer D and waited for a Canine
Unit. Once the Canine Unit arrived, they searched the yards up until 5412 N. Spaulding
Avenue. Officer G related that when they were at 5412 N. Spaulding Avenue, the Canine
Officer entered the yard, while she and Officers D and K waited in front of the residence.
Suddenly, Officer G heard loud verbal directions coming from the backyard. Officer G
related that Officer D ran into the gangway of 5416 N. Spaulding Avenue and she
followed him. Officer G observed that the officers in the other yard had their weapons
drawn and were giving verbal commands to Subject 1. Officer G then heard a female
officer, now known as Officer F, yell out in pain and dropped to the ground. Moments
later, Officer G heard multiple shots being fired. Officer G then observed Subject 1
crawl over a gate at 5412 N. Spaulding and she radioed shots fired over the air. Officer G
related that she checked on Officer F and learned that she was bit by the canine. Officer
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CONCLUSION AND FINDING:
This investigation found that the use of deadly force by Officer A, Officer B,
Officer C and Officer D were Justified and in compliance with Chicago Police
Department policy and Illinois State statutes. According to the Chicago Police
Department’s General Order 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 involves 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.”

The actions of the involved officers was in accordance with the statute “to prevent death
or great bodily harm to the sworn member or to another person” because they reasonably
believed that their lives were in danger when Subject 1 pointed a gun in their direction
and who was previously being pursued by police after he had shot and wounded two
victims during an armed robbery.
Officer A gave verbal directions for Subject 1 to show his hands and drop the gun,
but Subject 1 failed to comply. In fear of his life and the lives of Officers Swain and
Orlowski, Officer A fired his weapon at Subject 1. Officers C, D and G, who were
located in the adjacent yard of where Subject 1 was found, also announced their office
and ordered Subject 1 to show his hands. Subject 1 turned and pointed his weapon
towards Officers C and D. Officers C and D, who were in fear of their lives, fired their
weapons towards Subject 1. Subject 1 then fled and entered the rear alley where Officer
B was located. Officer B ordered Subject 1 to drop the gun, but Subject 1 failed to
comply. Officer B, who was in fear of his life, fired his weapon after he observed
Subject 1, who was fleeing the scene, with a gun in his hand running towards him.

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 INDEPENDENT POLICE REVIEW AUTHORITY
Log #1064600/U#13-29
Subject 1 continued to elude officers until he was found at 0744 hours in the 5300 block
of N. Kimball Avenue with a gunshot wound to his left shoulder.

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