Video of shootout between off-duty Chicago police officer, attempted car thieves released

Thursday, June 21, 2018
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Civilian Office of Police Accountability has released video showing how an off-duty police officer fought off two people trying to steal his car last April.

The incident occurred in the 3700-block of West 79th Street in the Ashburn neighborhood at about 7:40 a.m. on April 20.
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The men were already inside the car when the officer opened fire. The suspects fired back as they ran away.

No one was hurt and the two suspects got away.
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The video was made public by COPA Wednesday night.
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