The Chicago Police Department cannot explain why a Chicago officer never underwent a complete internal investigation into his ownership of a business that sells alcohol.
A report from the Chicago Tribune reveals that Sgt. John Poulos, who is currently being sued over a fatal shooting, had a disciplinary case that was left unfinished.
The case, from 2004, centered around Poulos’ ownership “of an establishment that sold alcohol.” Records show that Poulos’ family owned a sports bar called Gamekeepers. Chicago officers are not allowed to have ownership in places that sell alcohol.
Superintendent Eddie Johnson has since ordered an audit into the case and Internal Affairs will conduct the investigation, according to Chief police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi. Johnson is eager to learn why the case fell through, Guglielmi said.
Poulos has also been involved in two fatal police shootings, the most recent occurring in November. (RELATED: Chicago Cop Sued For Fatally Shooting Black Teenager)
Poulos shot 19-year-old Kajuan Raye after receiving a call about a “battery in progress.” Poulos contends that Raye ran away after he approached him and identified himself as a police officer.
Raye turned and pointed a gun at him twice, Poulos claimed. The sergeant responded by fatally shooting Raye.
Investigators have yet to find the gun Raye allegedly pointed at Poulos. Johnson stripped Poulos of his police powers, the harshest punishment possible as the investigation unfolds.
“Based on the little information we know at this point, I have concerns about this incident and feel this decision is in the best interest of the Department and the people of Chicago as we await a methodical and impartial investigation into exactly what transpired,” Johnson said previously at a press conference.
Raye’s family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Poulos and the city.
“We gonna get justice for my brother. It’s gotta stop. It’s hitting home now, it’s gotta stop,” said sister Kai Raye.
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