On December 17, 2018, Chicago Police located a stolen Mustang that had been eluding tactical teams for months. After tracking the vehicle with a helicopter, the suspects bailed out, leading officers on a foot chase through a residential neighborhood. Officer Michael Scanlon cornered the driver in a gangway as he attempted to jump a chain- link fence. Believing the suspect was reaching for a weapon in his hoodie, Scanlon drew his firearm. As the fence collapsed under their weight, a violent struggle for the weapon occurred, resulting in a point-blank discharge. In this video, we break down the chaotic moment the gun went off and reveal what the suspect was actually hiding in his pocket. In this video: • Surveillance of the stolen Mustang • The foot chase into the gangway • The struggle at the fence and the gunshot • The investigation into the "Heavy Object" • COPA's final ruling on the officer's actions Disclaimer: This video contains scenes of a physical altercation with law enforcement and a firearm discharge. Viewer discretion is advised.

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