Juvenile involved in shootout with CPD after crash on Southwest Side: COPA

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A juvenile was involved in a weekend exchange of gunfire, with Chicago police in Brighton Park, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability said Tuesday.

Officers say they were in the middle of a traffic stop early Saturday morning, when the driver took off.

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Someone inside then allegedly fired shots at the police cruiser.

After a short pursuit, the driver crashed in an alley near 47th and Mozart streets.

There was an exchange of gunfire between one officer and an individual in the vehicle, as they apparently tried to run away, officials said.

Three, two male suspects and one female suspect, were arrested.

They were taken to local hospitals with minor injuries, after the crash.

One officer was taken to a local hospital for observation.

Video from the scene shows a crashed car with fencing wrapped around it.

COPA is investigating. They said they cannot release video or other materials, in accordance with the Juvenile Court Act.

The officer(s) involved will be placed on routine administrative duties for a minimum period of 30 days.

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating and asked anyone with information to contact them at 312-742-3609 or visit https://www.chicagocopa.org/.

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