Man shot, killed by CPD in Humboldt Park was in vehicle wanted in Eisenhower shooting: COPA

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Civilian Office of Police Accountability said the man shot and killed by Chicago police Monday was in a vehicle wanted in connection to a shooting on the Eisenhower Expressway earlier that day.

No one was reported injured in that shooting, which blocked traffic during the afternoon rush hour.



COPA said police were alerted to the white Mercedes being in the Humboldt Park neighborhood's 800-block of North Homan Avenue, and an unmarked vehicle tried to engage the driver about 5:30 p.m.

The car drove away, hitting a pedestrian in the crosswalk in the process, officials said.



CPD followed the car through an alley; it then crashed into a CTA bus, according to COPA.

Police said the driver also hit an unmarked CPD squad car.

Witness video shared with ABC7 Chicago shows officers with guns drawn.

The car reversed and, while driving toward the bus, an officer shot at it, COPA said.

The driver was shot and taken to a hospital, where he died.



He has not yet been identified.

Two officers were also taken to a hospital in good condition. A weapon was recovered on the scene, COPA said.

Anyone with information or video footage related to the shooting is urged to call COPA at 312-746-3609 or visit ChicagoCOPA.org.

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