Chicago police officer stabbed while arresting suspect in Grand Crossing, police say

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago police officer was stabbed while trying to make an arrest in the Grand Crossing neighborhood Monday night, police said.

The incident occurred at about 11 p.m. in the 1500-block of East 75th Street.

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Police said officers were flagged down by someone who said he was stabbed by someone he knew.

As officers attempted to take the suspect into custody, police said an officer was stabbed in the arm. Police said officers used a Taser during the incident.

The officer was transported to a hospital in good condition, police said.

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