2 Chicago police officers injured after South Side traffic stop; 2 in custody

Tuesday, June 27, 2023
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two Chicago police officers were injured in a traffic stop on the South Side Tuesday morning, police said.

The officers conducted the stop at about 1 a.m. in the 8100-block of South Champlain Avenue.
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Police said the officers stopped a vehicle with two male suspects inside and one had a gun.

One of the suspects got into a struggle with the officers as they tried to take him into custody, police said.

The other suspect then fled on foot and was later taken into custody, police said.
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The officers suffered minor injuries and were transported to a local hospital as a precaution.

Police said multiple weapons were recovered and charges are pending. Area Two detectives are investigating.

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