Off-Duty Chicago Cop Dressed as Clown Kills Suspect

    June 19, 2011
    Authorities say an off-duty Chicago police officer dressed as a clown for a fundraiser shot and killed a teen who authorities say was trying to rob him.

    CHICAGO --

    Authorities say an off-duty Chicago police officer dressed as a clown for a fundraiser shot and killed a teen who authorities say was trying to rob him.

    Police say the officer was headed home from a children's event Friday night when the suspect approached him, asking for money.

    When the officer said he didn't have any, police say the teen pulled a gun.

    After a struggle, the officer grabbed the gun and fired, killing the teen.

    The officer sustained minor injuries. A weapon has been recovered.

    Authorities haven't released the names of those involved.

    The Independent Police Review Authority is investigating the incident.

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