CHICAGO (WLS) -- An 18-year-old man was shot by Chicago police during a traffic stop Sunday morning on the Northwest Side, police said.
Police observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation and conducted a traffic stop in an alley in the 2800-block of North Mulligan Avenue at about 3:07 a.m., police said.
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As officers approached the vehicle, police said a man in the backseat was armed with a gun.
An officer and sergeant each fired at the man, who was struck and transported to Loyola Hospital in stable condition.
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No officers were injured. A weapon was recovered from the scene, police said.
Officers involved in the shooting will be placed on administrative duties for 30 days. The Independent Police Review Authority is investigating.
Chicago police investigate after a person was shot by police at Diversey and Mulligan avenues. (NVP)