2 in custody after shots fired at CPD officers in Lawndale, police say

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Sunday, August 11, 2019
2 in custody after shots fired at police in Lawndale
Shots were fired at CPD officers in a marked squad car in Lawndale, police said.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Shots were fired at CPD officers in a marked squad car in Lawndale, police said.

According to police, officers were stopped at a stop sign near 18th Place and Kostner when an occupant in a black Nissan sedan fired in the direction of the officers.

Police said the offending vehicle was stopped in the 1700 block of S. Kostner Avenue where a woman and man were taken into custody.

A weapon was recovered at the scene, police said.

No officers were injured.

Area Central detectives are investigating.