police-shooting · Chicago, Illinois

What happened after Illinois State Troopers shot Jalen Carpenter?

What happened?

On April 15, 2026, Illinois State Troopers shot and killed Jalen Carpenter in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood following a domestic battery call. As of June 13, 2026, an investigation by the Illinois State Police is ongoing, and no charges have been filed against the involved officers, who remain on administrative status.

Unresolved or unknown

Last checked: Jun 13, 2026
Sources: CBS News Chicago; CBS News Chicago; Illinois State Police; AfterTheClip

Timeline

  1. Illinois State Troopers shoot and kill Jalen Carpenter in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood around 10:50 p.m. following a domestic battery call.

  2. Initial news reports cover the shooting, identifying Jalen Carpenter and noting the ongoing investigation by the Illinois State Police.

  3. The Illinois State Police releases body camera and surveillance video footage of the incident after providing Carpenter's family an opportunity to review it.

  4. Jalen Carpenter's father, Stan Carpenter, condemns the ISP's actions, calling his son's death an 'assassination' and 'overkill' and demanding a full investigation.

  5. As of this date, the specific identities of the involved officers remain unreleased, no charges have been filed, and the ISP investigation is still open and ongoing.

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