Off-Duty Officer Under COPA Investigation for Firing Two Guns Simultaneously in Little Village
An off-duty Chicago police officer is under investigation by the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) for firing two guns simultaneously during a shooting incident in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood early Sunday morning. The officer reportedly fired multiple shots after…
Chicago, IL, October 6, 2026 — An off-duty Chicago police officer is currently under investigation by the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) following an incident early Sunday morning in the Little Village neighborhood. The investigation centers on allegations that the officer discharged firearms, including firing two guns simultaneously, during the event.
According to preliminary reports, the incident began with an exchange of words involving the off-duty officer. Following this interaction, the officer reportedly fired multiple shots. The officer then drove away from the initial location, exited their vehicle, and continued to discharge firearms, allegedly firing from two separate guns concurrently.
The shooting resulted in injuries to at least two individuals. One person was struck by gunfire, while a second person sustained an injury to their arm. Specific details regarding the identities of the officer or the injured parties have not been released.
COPA has confirmed that third-party video footage of the incident exists and is being reviewed as part of the investigation. The department’s primary role is to investigate alleged misconduct by Chicago police officers.
Further details regarding the sequence of events, the number of shots fired, the specific circumstances leading to the gunfire, or the current status of the officer’s duty status were not immediately available. The investigation is ongoing, and the outcome of COPA’s findings will determine any subsequent actions.
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