Shocking moment suspected murder shoots Illinois cop
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The newly released footage shows the moment Cristobal Santana, 37, steps out of his car on Oct. 24, just before 11 p.m. to confront officer Dakotah “Kody” Chapman-Green on Toronto Road, in Springfield. The state trooper was repeatedly struck in the head, leaving him with brain bleed and facial and skull fractures, state police said.Santana then fled the scene, with two Good Samaritans rushing in to help Chapman-Green as he struggled to get back up. The officer was taken to a nearby hospital, where he is recovering from his injuries.
A few hours after the shootout, Santana was taken into custody by state troopers after being hit by a police car.He was also hospitalized and had been charged with five counts, including two counts of first-degree murder, aggravated battery to a police officer and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
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