Crime & Safety
CPD Tactical Officers Recover Guns From Stolen Car After Occupants Flee
Chicago police officers were patrolling a known Latin King area, when they noticed a car full of masked occupants.
CHICAGO — Guns were recovered from a stolen vehicle after the occupants fled in Chicago Lawn, Chicago police said.
8th District tactical officers were patrolling, a known Latin King area during the overnight hours of Aug. 18, when police said they encountered a vehicle full of masked occupants.
A plate check revealed the vehicle was stolen. As officers approached the vehicle, it went in reverse, hitting 13 parked cars.
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The occupants fled, but police were able to recover several guns.
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