Cops fires shot at ‘sideshow’ driver who nearly ran him over in Grant Park, source says – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: nvmwebsites-budwg5g9avh3epea.z03.azurefd.net)
A Chicago police officer faced an immediate threat during an illegal street takeover in Grant Park when a black Chrysler 300 accelerated toward him. The officer fired at least one shot at the vehicle in response. No one was injured in the exchange, though the incident triggered a rapid response from multiple units and an investigation into the use of force.
The Early Morning Call
Officers received word shortly after 3 a.m. that a black Chrysler 300 carrying four people, two of them reportedly holding large firearms, was involved in a sideshow that had shifted to the 700 block of South Columbus Drive. Units from the Central District moved in to disperse the gathering. Surveillance cameras already showed participants had opened a fire hydrant and were launching fireworks at arriving officers.
The Chrysler 300 was seen performing donuts in the intersection of Columbus Drive and Balbo. Officers quickly deployed stop sticks across the area to prevent vehicles from escaping once citations began.
The Moment of Danger
Within minutes of reaching the scene, one officer reported that the same Chrysler 300 with tinted windows had driven straight at him. He fired toward the car as it approached. The vehicle sped off without stopping. An ambulance was called to check on the officer, though he required no medical treatment…