WARNING: The attached link contains footage and audio that could be disturbing to some viewers. The full collection of files can be viewed HERE on COPA’s website.
CHICAGO — Chicago’s Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) has released new videos capturing a shootout between Chicago police and the suspect accused of shooting a Jewish man who was on his way to synagogue on the city’s Far North Side in late October.
The newly released videos show the moments leading up to the police confrontation as well as the shooting that left the suspect incapacitated.
Alongside the videos, COPA also released several documents and 911 call audio related to the incident.
According to an initial report by Chicago police, the shooting allegedly unfolded in the 2600 block of West Farwell Avenue, in West Rogers Park, on Saturday, Oct. 26.
Officers said they were called to the scene just after 9:30 a.m., in response to a report that a man had been shot in the area.
The victim, a 39-year-old Jewish man, was on his way to synagogue when he was shot in the shoulder.
When officers arrived on the scene, the suspect, 22-year-old Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, allegedly began firing in their direction, striking a CFD ambulance, before fleeing from officers.
Officers continued to pursue the suspect and located him in the 6800 block of North Washtenaw Avenue where a gunfight between him and police allegedly broke out. During the shootout, Abdallahi was hit by gunfire and was treated at the scene before he was taken to the hospital.
No CFD members or officers were injured in the incident and a weapon was also recovered at the scene.