Suspect in custody after exchanging gunfire with Chicago police in Dolton: CPD

DOLTON, Ill. (WLS) -- A suspect is in custody after exchanging gunfire with Chicago police in south suburban Dolton on Saturday evening, CPD said.

CPD said officers and SWAT were conducting a follow-up investigation in the 15200 block of South Meadow Lane at about 5:45 p.m. when they saw a wanted suspect. Police did not provide further details about the investigation they were conducting.

There was an exchange of gunfire between the suspect and officers, CPD said. Officers then took the suspect into custody and recovered a gun from the scene.

The shooting elicited a massive police response, including Illinois State Police, with the neighborhood blocked off.

At least three different men were taken were into custody, but police only confirmed one arrest. It is not clear how or if the other two men observed in handcuffs were related to the initial incident.

No injuries were reported and CPD's Investigative Response Team was on the scene investigating.

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating the shooting. The officers involved will be placed on routine administrative duties for a period of 30 days.

Further information was not immediately available.