2 Chicago police officers shot on South Side, fire officials say

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two Chicago police officers were shot Friday afternoon on the city's South Side, fire officials said.

Chopper 7 was over the scene South Chappel Avenue and East 79th Street.

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The officers were taken to the University of Chicago hospital with gunshot wounds in unknown condition, fire officials said.

A civilian was also hospitalized in the incident, CFD said.

COPA confirmed it is responding to an officer-involved shooting in the 2000 block of East 79th Street.

Dozens of police officers and squad cars could be seen in the area.

ABC7 has reached out to Chicago police for more information.

This is a developing story.