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SHAREAn employee of Chicago’s Civilian Office of Police Accountability was fired amid an investigation after allegedly shooting at car thieves early Sunday in Lawndale.The 39-year-old concealed carry holder was looking for his stolen vehicle about 5:30 a.m. when he confronted two people getting into the vehicle in the 1300 block of South Central Park Avenue, Chicago police said in a statement.He fired shots at the pair, who drove off in the vehicle, police said. It’s unclear if anyone was struck by gunfire.Chicago police notified COPA that it is investigating one of the agency’s employees, and Monday evening COPA spokesman Ephraim Eaddy said the employee was terminated from their position. “There is a responsibility we have as employees of COPA and as law abiding residents of this great city, to use sound judgement under difficult circumstances,” Chief Administrator Sydney Roberts said in a statement. “When the actions of any employee violate the policies of this agency, we will hold them accountable.”No one is in custody in connection to the shooting or car theft, a police spokeswoman said Monday morning.Read more on, and track the city’s.Next Up InMost ReadThe LatestBefore Alzolay was cleared to throw again, he honed his craft by watching other pitchers on TV, including Mets ace Jacob deGrom.More than 2,100 reports to 311 of “water in basement” or “water on street” were logged after heavy rains hit the area Sunday.The redshirt freshman from Australia has seen a lot more than most in his 29 years.Family members describe alarming changes in the woman now charged with killing two of her children.If Tony La Russa gets medical clearance to manage again, “it’s a conversation once we get to that point,” GM Rick Hahn said.

SHAREAn employee of Chicago’s Civilian Office of Police Accountability was fired amid an investigation after allegedly shooting at car thieves early Sunday in Lawndale.The 39-year-old concealed carry holder was looking for his stolen vehicle about 5:30 a.m. when he confronted two people getting into the vehicle in the 1300 block of South Central Park Avenue, Chicago police said in a statement.He fired shots at the pair, who drove off in the vehicle, police said. It’s unclear if anyone was struck by gunfire.Chicago police notified COPA that it is investigating one of the agency’s employees,...

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