An off-duty Chicago police officer was involved in a shootout with a robbery crew in Washington Park overnight. The incident took place on the first block of East 57th Street around 1:47 a.m. when an armed man confronted the officer. The robber, along with at least one accomplice, engaged the officer in a shootout, but fortunately, no injuries were reported.

Witnesses at the scene described the robbers as four Black men wearing all black clothing who fled the area in a black SUV. Upon investigation, shell casings, live bullets, and an ammunition magazine were found scattered in the vicinity. Bullets also struck a nearby apartment window and parked cars.

As per policy, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) is reviewing the officer’s use of force in the situation. It is crucial to ensure that proper protocols were followed during the incident.

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