Chicago Police Department
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Garry F. McCarthy Meiissa Stratton
Superintendent Director
For Immediate Release Contact: Office of News Affairs
March 21, 2012 312-745-6110

Preliminary Statement on Police-lnyolved Shooting-3100 Block of West
15t Pl.

At approximately 1:05 am, on March 21, 2012, an off-duty Chicago Police detective was pulling out
of an alley in his vehicle on the 3100 block of W. 15th Place, when he observed several subjects
causing a disturbance. The detective rolled down the window of his vehicle to investigate, and
observed a male offender approach him with a handgun. At that point, the offender pointed the
weapon in the direction of the detective. The detective announced his office, and as a result of this
action, the detective discharged his weapon from his vehicle striking the offender. The offender was
transported to an area hospital.

Further investigation revealed a female subject sustained a gunshot wound and was transported to
an area hospital. No other injuries were reported

The matter remains under investigation and all further inquiries can be directed to the independent
Police Review Authority at 312?446-3298.



 

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