2 being questioned in shooting of off-duty Chicago police officer in Beverly, CPD says

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two people are being questioned after an off-duty Chicago police officer was shot in Beverly on the Far South Side during an altercation Saturday, police say.

The shooting happened near 104th and Artesian at around 2:30 a.m., CFD said.
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The Chicago Police Department said the 31-year-old officer was shot in the back.

According to Chicago fire officials, he was driven to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.

CPD lists the victim in fair condition.
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Area Two detectives are investigating.