police-shooting · Humboldt Park, Chicago, Illinois

What happened after the police shooting of Derek Jordan in Chicago?

What happened?

After the fatal police shooting of Derek Jordan on March 9, 2026, in Chicago, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) launched an investigation, and Jordan's family, represented by Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, has commenced a civil inquiry into the use of force.

Unresolved or unknown

Last checked: Jun 14, 2026
Sources: FOX 32 Chicago; Romanucci & Blandin; CBS Chicago; Apple Podcasts

Timeline

  1. The fatal police shooting of Derek Jordan occurs around 5:39 p.m. in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood.

  2. Four days after the shooting, the officer who fired the weapon is relieved of police powers.

  3. The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) releases body camera footage and other videos of the incident to the public. Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, announce they have commenced a civil investigation on behalf of Jordan's family.

  4. Additional body camera footage and videos of the incident are released by COPA.

  5. As of this date, there is no public record of a lawsuit being filed or a settlement reached by Derek Jordan's family; their legal team remains in the investigation phase.

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