ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATING OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 16, 2026
April 16, 2026
CHICAGO – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on April 15, 2026, at approximately 10:50 p.m. in the 6500 block of South Champlain Avenue in Chicago, IL.
Preliminary information indicates ISP officers responded to a call of a domestic battery in the 6500 block of South Champlain Avenue. On scene, officers encountered an armed subject and a struggle ensued in which shots were fired and the suspect was struck by gunfire. Officers provided medical aid until the suspect was transported to a local hospital and was pronounced deceased. No officers were injured during the incident. A firearm has been recovered from the scene.
In accordance with the Police and Community Relations Improvement Act (50 ILCS 727) and the Illinois State Police Law (20 ILCS 2605), ISP Division of Internal Investigation Special Agents are investigating this incident.
This investigation is open and ongoing. Upon completion of the investigation, all evidence and facts will be submitted for review to the Cook County State’s Attorney's Office. No additional information is available at this time.
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