Charges announced in killing of CPD Officer Enrique Martinez in East Chatham

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Charges were announced in the shooting death of a young Chicago police officer Wednesday.

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Chicago police Officer Enrique Martinez, 26, was killed Monday night just after 8 p.m. as he and others conducted a traffic stop in East Chatham.

According to police, there were three individuals inside the car. One of them, police said, opened fire on Martinez, killing him and the front-seat occupant. That person's identity has not been released.

The alleged shooter initially tried to flee the scene, striking a second police officer with his vehicle in the process.

That person was later taken into custody, Snelling said.

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Snelling announced charges in the shooting on Wednesday afternoon along with Mayor Brandon Johnson and Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx.

Police did not immediately provide information about the person charged.

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