CPD confirm active SWAT scene in Chicago's South Shore

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Active SWAT scene in Chicago's South Shore

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police confirmed there was an active SWAT scene on Sunday on the city's South Side.

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Police said the active scene was in the 2700-block of 76th Street in the South Shore neighborhood.

The SWAT incident began at about 5:02 a.m.

So far, police have not released further information regarding the scene.

It was not immediately clear why police were called to the location.

This is a developing story; check back for updates.

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