Chicago police officers exchange shots with suspect on Far South Side; 1 in custody

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
1 in custody after officers exchange shots with suspect: CPD
Chicago police said a man was taken incto custody after exchanging gunshots with police officers on the Far South Side Tuesday morning.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police officers exchanged gunshots with a suspect in response to a domestic dispute on the Far South Side Tuesday morning, police said.

Officers responded to a call of a domestic disturbance in the 12900-block South Peoria Street at about 1:25 a.m.

After officers made entry, police said a 43-year-old man shot at police, who returned fire and called in a SWAT unit. No one was struck by gunfire, police said.

The man was taken into custody by the SWAT team. Police said a weapon was recovered from the scene.

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating the incident.

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