Police officer pinned between vehicles, injured

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Sunday, April 1, 2018
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago Police officer was injured when he was pinned between two vehicles in Englewood.

Chicago Police said the officer was conducting a traffic stop at 71st Street and Stewart Avenue when a driver in an SUV rear-ended the officer's squad car, pinning him between the two.

The officer was taken to the hospital and treated for a minor leg injury.

The driver of the SUV is in custody and alcohol seems to be a factor, according to police.