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Chicago Officer Fires Weapon During Traffic Stop; Investigation Underway

1/12/2026

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A Chicago police officer fired his weapon during a traffic stop on the West Side at 12:38 a.m.
The stop occurred in the 4700 block of West Fifth Avenue.
Officers noticed a gun on the suspect's lap and called for backup.
The male suspect sustained minor cuts from broken glass and was taken into custody.
Two officers were hospitalized for observation while the Civilian Office of Police Accountability investigates.

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Story summary

A Chicago police officer fired his weapon during a traffic stop on the West Side at 12:38 a.m.
The stop occurred in the 4700 block of West Fifth Avenue.
Officers noticed a gun on the suspect's lap and called for backup.
The male suspect sustained minor cuts from broken glass and was taken into custody.
Two officers were hospitalized for observation while the Civilian Office of Police Accountability investigates.