5 officers struck by car amid 'teen takeover' on West Side, CPD and alderman say

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Five police officers were struck by a driver while dispersing a "teen takeover" early Sunday, Chicago police and 45th Ward Alderman Jim Gardiner said.

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It happened at about 3:20 a.m. in the 1200 block of S. Loomis Street, police said.

CPD officers were on foot dispersing a large gathering when they were struck by a driver in a blue car heading westbound in the eastbound lane, police said.

After striking five police officers, the driver drove over the curb, crashed into a CPD squad car, a pole and a fence.

The 18-year-old man driving the car was not injured and was taken into custody.

CPD said they found a gun in the car.

All five officers were taken to local hospitals and are expected to be OK.

Charges are pending.

Ald. Gardiner said police were addressing a so-called "teen takeover."

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About 30 minutes later, a 19-year-old man was shot in the 1100-Block of West Roosevelt Road, police said.

Chicago police did not say if the shooting was related to the large gathering.

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