Chicago police shooting: Grandmother demands answers after man shot by CPD in Mount Greenwood

CHICAGO (WLS) — There are still many questions after a suspect was shot and injured by Chicago police Thursday on the South Side.

The man’s grandmother spoke to ABC7 Friday as their family is demanding answers.

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A woman from Mount Greenwood informed ABC7 that her grandson, who is an adult, was shot by the police inside her house just before 4 p.m. on Thursday. The incident took place in the 11000 block of South Millard Avenue.

Expressing her uncertainty and shock, she mentioned, “I don’t know, I don’t know, guys, what happened? I hope one day we find out.” She recalled hearing her grandson asking, “Why did you shoot me? Why did you shoot me?” while he was in extreme pain.

The Chicago police received a call reporting a person with a gun at that location. According to investigators, a man was seen leaning out of a window. The officers attempted to calm the situation and instructed the man to keep his hands visible. However, during the interaction, an officer fired at the man, causing him to fall from the second-story window.

READ MORE | Suspect shot by Chicago police while leaning out of window in Mount Greenwood, officials say

His family told ABC7 he is in critical condition, and they have not been allowed to see him.

More than that, relatives said they don’t know what led to the encounter. They said the man was home alone doing an online course, and when they returned the house, it was surrounded by police.

“So painful so terrible I just wish no body else go through this,” the grandmother said.

Chicago police has referred all questions regarding the case to the Civilian Office of Police Accountability

COPA is investigating the use of force while the officers involved will go on routine administrative leave.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call 312-746-3609 or visit www.chicagocopa.org.

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