[chris]

On April 28, 2022, at approximately 5 a.m., off-duty Police Officer Carlos Rojas was near 6507 West Imlay Street when he observed two individuals apparently attempting to steal a catalytic converter from a parked motor vehicle.

Officer Rojas called out to them from about 85 feet away, but did not identify himself as a law enforcement officer. One of the individuals fired a gunshot in Officer Rojas's direction. Officer Rojas was not struck.

The individuals then hurriedly entered their own vehicle. Officer Rojas fired three gunshots in rapid succession in the vehicle's direction.

Officer Rojas then called 911 and reported the incident, but did not disclose at that time that he had fired gunshots. The individuals have not been apprehended, and neither is believed to have been struck by Officer Rojas's gunshots.

Officer Rojas committed misconduct by discharging a firearm in violation of Chicago Police Department policy, by failing to identify himself as a police officer before taking police action, and by failing to immediately notify OEMC that he had discharged a firearm.