The confrontation began with a fight between two patrons at the bar. Thomas McGinty, pulled a gun and shot the other man. Then, the off-duty sergeant drew his service gun and ordered McGinty to drop his weapon. When McGinty did not comply, the officer shot him.
Victim's Name: Thomas McGinty
Agency Responsible: Chicago Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 45
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: December 7, 2014
County: Cook
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Off Duty: Off-Duty
Geography: Urban