Illinois State Police Investigating Chicago Heights Police Shooting
A man was shot multiple times by an on duty Chicago Heights Officer Saturday night. Illinois State Police told Region News an officer-involved shooting occurred in the 1600 block of Portland Ave. Saturday night around 9:30 p.m. ISP is handling the investigation on the use of force since a Chicago Heights Officer was involved.
Chicago Heights Police Chief Thomas Rogers released a statement yesterday saying, “As part of standard protocol in Illinois whenever a police officer-involved shooting occurs, an investigation is currently underway by the Illinois State Police Public Integrity Unit regarding an incident involving a Chicago Heights Police officer on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 9:30pm. The Illinois State Police will report on their investigation’s findings,” Rogers said. “Meanwhile, the Chicago Heights Police Department is dedicated to the safety and protection of the citizens in Chicago Heights and holds its officers to the highest standards of law enforcement professionalism.”
The victims name has not been released yet per the Cook County Medical Examiner. Dozens of protesters were on the corner of 30 & Halsted Sunday demanding answers. We will continue to provide updates as they are received.
