Chicago police officer, suspect both shot by same bullet in Englewood, officials say
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago police officer and a suspect were shot Thursday on the South Side, sources told ABC7.
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The shooting happened in the 5600 block of South Shields Avenue in Englewood, Chicago police officials told ABC7. Chopper 7 was over the scene after the shooting.
Officers at the location witnessed an armed juvenile suspect on the street and attempted conduct an "investigatory stop," Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling said at an afternoon news conference.
One bullet was fired when the gun discharged during struggle after officers attempted to disarm the suspect, who had the firearm in his waistband, officials. A CPD officer and the suspect were both struck by the bullet, preliminary information showed.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson also spoke at the press conference, which was held near the the University of Chicago Medical Center, where the injured officer is being treated.
The officer was shot in the leg and taken to the UChicago hospital by a CPD squad car, officials said. The officer, who has been with the department for six years, is expected to recover.
The suspect was shot in the groin, multiple sources told ABC7. They were taken to another hospital and initially reported to be stable.
A large police presence and an active investigation could be seen at the location of the shooting. Officers could be seen going in and out of a residence.
"COPA was notified and responded to the scene of an officer-involved incident that resulted in the discharge of a weapon in the 5600 block of South Shields and initiated a preliminary investigation," a statement from the Civilian Office of Police Accountability read.
A Chicago police officer was shot in the same area last year.
This is a breaking news story. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
