Reward offered for information on Southwest Side shooting involving off-duty CPD officer

CHICAGO (WGN) – The Cook County Sheriff’s Office is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the indictment or arrest of the suspects who shot at an off-duty Chicago police officer on the city’s Southwest Side.

CPD said at around 6:15 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, an off-duty officer was trying to park her car in the 4800 block of South Bishop Street when multiple armed suspects confronted her.

A gunfire exchange ensued and the offenders then got in a white-colored sedan and fled in an unknown direction, according to investigators.

Authorities said the sedan was then found burned in the 4600 block of South Winchester Avenue.

The off-duty officer sustained a minor hand injury from broken glass and was taken to an area hospital for observation. No other injuries were reported.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 800-535-7867, CPD’s Tip Line at 833-408-0069, submit an anonymous tip online at CPDTIP.com or email TIPS@CookCountyCrimeStoppers.org