Saturday morning shooting

Monday, September 29, 2008

Images from the scene of an incident early Saturday morning outside the Copa bar on North Main Street. Police shot a man who, according to police reports, didn't drop an airgun he was holding when ordered to by police.

Police officers tell the suspect to drop his gun seconds before they opened fire. (Chuck Wu)
Jordan T. Modicue, 20, of Tamms, Ill., lies on the ground after being shot four times by police. (Chuck Wu)
Officers move towards Jordan T. Modicue after the shots were fired. (Chuck Wu)
Officers surround Modicue as he lies on the ground after being shot. (Chuck Wu)

Several of those at the scene gather around Modicue before the ambulance arrived. (Chuck Wu)
Witnesses and police shout at one another following the shooting outside the Copa. (Aaron Eisenhauer)
Police and witnesses argue. (Aaron Eisenhauer)
Witnesses shout threats and accusations at police after they shot Jordan T. Modicue outside the Copa. (Aaron Eisenhauer)
An officer finds a shell casing on the street after the shooting and preserves it for evidence. (Aaron Eisenhauer)

Police cars and emergency personnel surround the Copa. (Aaron Eisenhauer)