Crime & Safety

Video Shows Off-Duty Chicago Police Officer Being Ambushed Before Shootout At Gas Station

In the video, the off-duty officer gets out of his car to pump gas. Afterward, another car pulls up. A man jumps out and starts shooting.

(CBS Chicago - South Side)

March 8, 2024

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Video released Thursday showed an off-duty Chicago Police officer being ambushed at a South Side gas station last month.

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The incident happened at the Shell Station and Circle K store at the southeast corner of 95th Street and Stony Island Avenue around 4:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6.

In the video, the off-duty officer gets out of his car to pump gas. Afterward, another car pulls up – and a man jumps out and starts shooting.

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