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CPD officer is murdered on duty, 2 detained

Last updated: November 5, 2024 9:53 am
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Members of the Chicago Fire Department prepare to honor the fallen officer. (Citizen)

Chicago Police Officer Fatally Shot in Chatham Neighborhood

A tragic incident unfolded in the Chatham neighborhood of Chicago on Monday evening as a Chicago police officer, identified as Officer Enrique Martinez, was fatally shot by machine gun fire during an investigation. The perpetrator responsible for the shooting, along with another individual, has been taken into custody.

Officer Martinez, along with his colleagues, conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with three occupants in the 8000 block of South Ingleside at approximately 8 p.m. As they approached the vehicle, shots were fired from inside the car, resulting in the deaths of Officer Martinez and a 23-year-old man who was in the gunman’s vehicle, as reported by CPD Supt. Larry Snelling.

Video footage captured from a nearby residence captured the harrowing moment of the incident, with someone repeatedly urging, “Stop reaching,” followed by a rapid burst of automatic gunfire. Despite one officer returning fire, Officer Martinez sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was rushed to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he tragically succumbed to his injuries. Martinez, aged 26, was only days away from celebrating his third anniversary with the department on December 27.

Speaking at a press conference, Superintendent Snelling praised Martinez as a dedicated and hardworking individual who made the ultimate sacrifice for the city of Chicago.

The driver of the gunman’s vehicle attempted to flee the scene, striking another CPD officer in the process. However, law enforcement managed to apprehend both the driver and the shooter following a brief pursuit. Snelling indicated that the authorities suspect that the same shooter was responsible for the deaths of Officer Martinez and the second victim.

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During the overnight briefing, Snelling disclosed that one of the individuals taken into custody was under electronic monitoring, raising concerns that they may have tampered with their ankle bracelet. The use of a machine gun in the shooting is believed to involve the modification of a semi-automatic handgun, typically Glock models, with an illegal aftermarket “switch.”

This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by law enforcement officers in the line of duty and underscores the bravery and dedication exhibited by individuals like Officer Enrique Martinez.

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