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**Can’t Always Trust Initial Reports**
At 4:06 PM, the Chicago Tribune posted an updated report:
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An off-duty Chicago firefighter was involved in a tense situation today after being shot by police in a Mount Greenwood store parking lot. According to initial reports, the firefighter was believed to have pointed a weapon at responding officers. However, it has since been confirmed that the "weapon" was actually his wallet.
The incident happened around 12:45 PM at a CVS pharmacy located at 103rd and Pulaski Road. The firefighter, who was reportedly in a shooting stance holding what appeared to be a firearm, was quickly rushed to Advocate Christ Medical Center in critical condition. Initially, officials stated he had passed away, but later updates revealed that he was still alive and undergoing surgery. His current condition is stable, according to Patrick Camden, a spokesperson for the Fraternal Order of Police.
In the first reports, it was suggested that the firefighter had opened fire on police officers responding to a call about a potentially suicidal individual. However, the revised account provided by Camden paints a different picture. He explained that the firefighter's wife had contacted authorities expressing concerns for his well-being, mentioning that he might be armed. At the time, the firefighter was on medical leave and had been struggling with depression.
When police arrived at the first reported location—a pharmacy on 111th Street—they found no one matching his description. They then proceeded to the CVS on 103rd Street, where they encountered him sitting in his car, speaking on the phone. Officers requested that he exit the vehicle and display his hands. Instead, he gestured toward the sky, as if making the sign of the cross, and abruptly exited the car with his hands positioned in what seemed like a combat stance, clutching a dark object that looked like a gun.
No firearm was discovered at the scene, though a gun was later found at his residence. Camden emphasized that the firefighter is also a certified paramedic and resides approximately two miles from where the shooting took place.
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For comparison, here’s the earlier version of the story, published at 2:27 PM:
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Chicago Fire Department personnel were shocked to learn that one of their own employees had been fatally shot by police this afternoon. The incident occurred near 103rd and Pulaski Road at a CVS Pharmacy parking lot around 12:45 PM. Authorities stated that the firefighter had fired at responding officers after they were dispatched to investigate a report of a suicidal man in the area.
According to Patrick Camden, a representative for the Fraternal Order of Police, the shooter was fatally wounded during the encounter. He was transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center in critical condition but ultimately succumbed to his injuries. Details surrounding the event remain unclear, but officials confirmed that the victim was employed by the Chicago Fire Department.
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Thank you, Dennis, for bringing these updates to light.
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*Note: This account reflects the evolving narrative based on available information at the time of writing.*