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Illinois State Police Trooper in Recovery After Being Shot in Springfield Last Week

An Illinois State Police Trooper who was shot last week in Springfield is still recovering.

 

Cody Chapman-Green remains hospitalized. The trooper’s mom – Kim Green says her son always wanted to be a trooper.

 

 

Newly released dash cam video shows the shooting and the apprehension of the suspect - Cristobal Santana on October 24th. ISP says Santana fired 10 shots at Chapman-Green hitting him multiple times and the suspect is alleged to have beaten him with his pistol. 

 

Two citizens came to Chapman-Green’s aid and rendered medical help before other police officers and emergency medical crews could arrive. 

 

Santana was denied pre-trial release and is in custody.

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