Off-duty CPD officer involved in shootout with attempted carjackers on Far South Side; COPA investigating

Erik Runge
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CHICAGO — An attempted carjacking led to a shootout between suspects and an off-duty Chicago police officer on the city’s Far South Side.

According to police, at least one suspect is in custody and the officer was not injured.

The shooting happened around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday when an off-duty officer was confronted by armed offenders in the 10800 block of S. Campbell Ave., and an exchange of gunfire ensued.

A home security camera captures a dark-colored vehicle speeding down the street, and gunfire can be heard shortly after.

Not long after the shooting occurs, the video shows an alleged suspect running from 108th and South Campbell. The suspects had just attempted to carjack an off-duty police officer, according to police.

The vehicle was shot up and a number of evidence markers and shell casings were placed around the vehicle as police investigated the scene.

A car was found abandoned not far from the shooting, and is believed to have been stolen from Lansing and used in a number of other crimes in the area.

The West Beverly neighborhood is home to a large population of Chicago firefighters and police officers.

Ald. Matt O’Shea says he knows the officer involved. He said the officer has about 25 years on the job and is a family man who coaches kids sports teams.

The alderman says more than one suspect involved ran from the scene.

The Chicago Police Department is seeking assistance from residents or businesses in the Beverly and Morgan Park community. If you have doorbell or security camera footage from Tuesday between 5:20-6:30am, please contact the Bureau of Detectives (Area Two) at 312-747-8273 or CPDtip.com.

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability, or COPA, is investigating. As is standard, the off-duty officer was placed on a paid 30-day administrative leave.

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