COPA released video of an Aug. 3 shootout involving an off-duty officer and four suspects
COPA released video of an Aug. 3 shootout involving an off-duty officer and four suspects.
According to an initial report by police, the victim, an off-duty officer, was confronted by a group of armed individuals just after they pulled into a garage in the area.
The officer suffered minor injuries from broken glass; No other injuries were reported. The suspects fled in a white sedan.
COPA officials announced Thursday that their office has released a collection of videos capturing the incident, which officers said unfolded in the 4800 block of South Bishop Street in New City, in the early morning hours of Sunday, Aug. 3.
In addition to the videos, COPA also released a handful of documents and 911 call audio related to the incident.
Shortly after pulling into the garage, a white sedan approached, and the group of gunmen opened fire on the victim.
The off-duty officer then returned fire just before the suspects fled the scene.
The off-duty officer sustained a minor hand injury from broken glass and was taken to an area hospital for observation. No other injuries were reported.
The new videos, which appear to have been captured by home surveillance cameras, captured the incident from several angles.
It remains unclear what led to the incident and no arrests have been made in connection with the incident.
The officer involved in the incident was placed on routine administrative duties for a minimum period of 30 days.