Mattison and Gipson were arrested on June 23, 2016. Officers responded to a call of a person with a gun in the 0-99 block of East 42nd St on June 21, 2016 at 4:28pm. As officers arrived on scene they observed the offending vehicle attempting to flee, and consequently strike another vehicle in traffic. This collision resulted in the death of the 3rd occupant inside the offenders’ vehicle. Mattison (a passenger) was identified as the person who pointed a handgun out of the window of the vehicle prior to the accident. Gipson (the driver) is currently in stable condition at Stroger Hospital. Passengers of other vehicle, Female, 29, and Male, 6, were taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition with minor injuries. The offenders were charged accordingly.
CPD BUSINESS ALERT -Commercial Armed Robberies 9th, 18th, and 19th Districts
About the Crime:
The offenders enter commercial property (Subway restaurants; gas stations; 7-11stores). The first offender displays a handgun, either in his hand or by lifting his shirt to reveal it in his waistband.
Community Alert- 010th District Robberies
CPD Community Alert – Robbery 1st District (Central)
This alert gives notice to citizens residing in the 1st (Central) District of robbery related incidents during the month of June. An unknown male black offender has been using force and intimidation while taking a wallet and camera equipment from citizens on the public way. For More Information Click Here
Community Alert- 009th District Robberies
CPD Community Alert – Robberies 12th District (Near North)
This alert gives notice to the citizens in the 12th District of robbery incidents which have occurred on Beats 1234 and 1235 on June 15, 2016. In these incidents, one to four male blacks approach the victim while armed with a handgun and demand proceeds from the victim. The offenders then flee to an unknown vehicle. For More Information Click Here
ROADSIDE SAFETY CHECK – WENTWORTH (2ND) DISTRICT
The Chicago Police Department will conduct a Roadside Safety Check in the Wentworth (2nd) District at Garfield Blvd. and Perry Ave. The Roadside Safety Check will commence at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 17, 2016 and end at 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2016. For more information click here.
Community Alert- 012th District Robberies
CPD Business Alert – Commercial Burglaries 18th District – Seeking to Identify
This alert gives notice to businesses in the 18th District of Burglary related incidents occurring during the month of June. In these incidents, the offender gains entry by force to a restaurant and removes property from within. Seeking to identify a male black offender, 5’09”-5’10”, 170-190#, 40-50 years old. For More Information/Photo Click Here
CPD Community Alert- 8th (Chicago Lawn) District Robberies
This alert gives notice to the community in the 008th District (Chicago Lawn) of robbery incidents which have occurred during the month of May and June . In these incidents, the offender approached the victim and forcibly removed money and cellular telephones from the victims. Incident times and locations are listed below:
6300 Block of S. Kedzie on May 22, 2016 at approximately 12:40 P.M.
6200 Block of S. Kedzie Ave on June 3, 2016 at approximately 01:00 P.M.
6200 Block of S. Troy Ave on June 3, 2016 at approximately 08:30 P.M.