Young Chicago cop faces calls for charges

Chicago police officer Edgar Delgado-Arroyo, 30, allegedly fired two guns in Little Village shooting, wounding one person.

COPA identifies officer in shooting

Civilian Office of Police Accountability identified Edgar Delgado-Arroyo as the off-duty officer involved in a shooting this weekend that wounded one person and damaged buildings.

Officer has less than three years experience

Police records show Delgado-Arroyo entered police academy in November 2023 and has been on active duty in the Grand Crossing District.

Residents report gunfire in Little Village

Little Village residents reported gunfire near 24th and Rockwell streets early Sunday morning, with one neighbor saying the officer shot in their house and cars.

“He shot in a couple of houses, he shot our cars, he was just shooting recklessly”

Officer allegedly fired multiple shots

COPA reported Delgado-Arroyo fired additional shots from two firearms simultaneously toward the initial altercation location.

One person wounded, released from hospital

A male was struck twice and taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in fair condition, later released without charges.

Officer faces potential criminal charges

Delgado-Arroyo faces investigations that could lead to criminal charges, per Cook County state’s attorney’s office.

Community council demands charges

Little Village Community Council plans news conference Thursday to demand charges against Delgado-Arroyo.

“We’re very concerned that this officer has not been charged ... he’s out in the street, out and about, like nothing happened”

Officer’s background and salary

Delgado-Arroyo earns an annual salary of $100,950 and previously faced one closed disciplinary complaint.

Shooting details from police records

Police reported a shooting near 24th Street and Rockwell Avenue around 12:45 a.m. Sunday after an earlier report of shots.

Officer treated for minor injuries

Delgado-Arroyo was treated for minor injuries and released from hospital after the incident.

Community leader calls for accountability

Little Village Community Council president Baltazar Enríquez said officers must understand they’re not above the law.

“We don’t need cowboys, we need officers”

What happens next

Little Village Community Council plans news conference Thursday to demand charges against Delgado-Arroyo.