Chicago Police Fatally Shoot Suspect After Crash

New video shows chaotic moments before officers opened fire on wanted man in Humboldt Park

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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New video obtained by Fox Chicago shows a deadly confrontation between Chicago police and a man on Monday. The driver, who was wanted in connection to an earlier shooting, struck a pedestrian, a CTA bus and an unmarked squad car before officers fired, killing him. The pedestrian and two officers suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Why it matters

This incident raises questions about police use of force and the handling of high-risk situations involving wanted suspects. The video provides a clearer picture of the events leading up to the fatal shooting, which occurred in a densely populated urban neighborhood.

The details

According to police, the driver hit a female pedestrian in the street before striking a CTA bus multiple times and an unmarked squad car. The new video shows officers trying to break the car's windows as the driver attempts to escape, with an officer briefly knocked to the ground before police opened fire, striking the man with multiple gunshots. He was taken to the hospital where he later died. Police said the man was wanted in connection to an earlier shooting.

  • The incident occurred on Monday in the 800 block of North Homan Ave near Chicago Avenue.
  • The earlier shooting that the suspect was wanted for happened earlier that same day.

The players

Chicago Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the incident and was involved in the fatal shooting.

Civilian Office of Police Accountability

The independent agency that investigates police use of force incidents in Chicago.

The Suspect

A man wanted in connection to an earlier shooting who was fatally shot by police after a confrontation and car crash in Humboldt Park.

Female Pedestrian

A pedestrian who was struck by the suspect's vehicle and hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

Two Officers

Police officers who suffered minor injuries in the incident.

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What’s next

The officers involved have been placed on routine administrative duties for at least 30 days, according to the Civilian Office of Police Accountability, which is investigating the incident.

The takeaway

This case highlights the complex and dangerous situations police face when pursuing wanted suspects, as well as the need for thorough investigations into use of force incidents to ensure accountability and build public trust.