Chicago shooting: 2 being questioned after off-duty CPD police officer shot in Beverly during altercation, officials say

An off-duty Chicago police officer is hospitalized after he was shot early Saturday in the Beverly neighborhood, according to CFD.

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.

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.

Area Two detectives are investigating.

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