A South Chicago District tactical officer chased the man, who earlier fled police, through a series of alleys and lost sight of him in an empty lot near the 7800 block of South Cregier Avenue just after 10:45 p.m., according to News Affairs Deputy Director Pat Camden.
The officer began looking around parked cars but couldn’t find him, when the man “comes out” and opens fire on the officer, Camden said. The officer began to retreat for cover because his gun was still in his holster, Camden said.
“The guy fires two more shots, and the officer draws his weapon and exchanged gunfire with the offender,” Camden said. The man was hit multiple times and taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn where he later died, Camden said.
A .38 caliber revolver was recovered from the scene, Camden said.
The police officer went home the way he went work. Stay safe everyone!
3 comments:
"If you shoot at me,I'm not taking you into custody." Cmdr Papy. The way it should be always. Nice shot by the officer.
chasing an armed offender who fired at you, with your handgun in its holster? Not Too Bright...
City rules state you can only fire when fired upon.
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