The shooting happened around 7:49 p.m. in the 6400 block of South Green Street in the Englewood neighborhood, CPD said.
Police say officers were patrolling the area when they saw a man on a scooter hit a light pole and fall on the ground.
The man ran off as officers approached him, then turned and fired a gun in their direction, CPD officials said.
No one was hurt and the man was arrested. Charges are pending.
Chicago police continue to investigate.
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