FBI investigating agent-involved shooting on West Side, large Chicago police response at scene

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The FBI is investigating an agent-involved shooting Thursday on the city's West Side. A large Chicago police and SWAT response was also seen.

Chopper 7 was over the scene in the 3700 block of West Lexington Avenue in Homan Square near Garfield Park.

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The FBI confirmed the incident was an agent-involved shooting.

"The FBI is reviewing an agent-involved shooting which occurred on May 28, 2026, at approximately 3:00 PM CT near Garfield Park in Chicago," the FBI said in a statement. "The FBI takes all shooting incidents involving our agents or task force members seriously. In accordance with FBI policy, the shooting incident is under review by the FBI's Inspection Division. As this is an ongoing matter, we have no further details to provide."

CPD officials said Chicago police officers had initially reponsed to the location, and the FBI is now leading the investigation.

No further information was immediately available.

This is a developing story.