It was not immediately clear what led up to the incident that happened just before 12:30 a.m. in the 100-block of East 71st Street. But a man was arrested after reportedly shooting at police from a nearby sidewalk, while officers were conducting a traffic stop.
No one was hurt, and police did not return fire, according to CPD.
The man was taken into custody after a short chase, and a weapon was recovered at the scene, police said. Charges are pending.
Sun-Times Media contributed to this report.