Chicago Officer Shoots Kidnapping Suspect: “I’ll Blow Your Brains Out!”

By Tactical Life

Chicago police shot and killed a man who allegedly kidnapped and handcuffed a couple at gunpoint. When a Chicago officer confronted the suspect, the supposed kidnapper reached for his gun, prompting the officer to open fire.

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Officer body cam footage shows the fatal encounter, as the officer yelled multiple time for the suspect to not move. In the video, there appears to be a handgun lying on the couch, where the suspect is sleeping. The officer clearly and loudly tells the suspect to not move. But the suspect, identified as 42-year-old Luis E. Vasquez, ignored the officer’s warning.

Video shows Vasquez make a move for the firearm. However, the Chicago police officer moves first, sending several rounds into the suspected kidnapper.

The incident began when an off-duty police officer came upon a man and woman handcuffed together, running down the street at 6:45 AM. The officer pulled over and questioned the victims, who said they had been kidnapped, reported dailyherald.com. The off-duty officer reported the situation, and soon officers went to the apartment to look for the …Read the Rest

Source:: Tactical Life