17-Year-Old Killed During Officer-Involved Shooting On West Side
CHICAGO (CBS)-- A 17-year-old was fatally shot by police Saturday in North Lawndale, according to the Civilian Office of Police Accountability.
COPA responded to the scene at 2100 S. Keeler Ave. around 8:45 p.m.
"Although in the early stages of our investigation we can confirm that the individual, who was a juvenile, attempted to flee the scene after officers were performing a traffic stop," COPA stated in a press release.
Officials said an officer discharged a weapon during a foot pursuit and the subject died as a result.
The Medical Examiner identified the minor as Michael Elam, 17.
According to COPA, this incident is still under investigation.
Update: officers attempted to stop a car during a traffic stop when the car fled and ultimately crashed. Armed individuals exited the car and got into a confrontation with officers when an adult male was shot by poloce. He was transported to area hospitals and weapons recovered. pic.twitter.com/95cR7aGB75
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