City of Chicago

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Last mentioned: Mar 20, 2026

Timeline

  1. COPA Investigation

    The Civilian Office of Police Accountability begins evidence collection and witness interviews.

  2. Fatal Shooting

    CPD officer involved in a deadly shooting of Derek Jordan on Homan Avenue.

  3. Administrative Action

    CPD announces the officer has been relieved of powers pending investigation.

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CPD Officer Relieved of Powers Following Fatal Humboldt Park Shooting

The Chicago Police Department has stripped an officer of police powers following the fatal shooting of Derek Jordan in Humboldt Park on March 20, 2026. This administrative action marks the beginning of a multi-agency investigation into use-of-force protocols under Chicago's federal consent decree.

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