Chicago police officer shot, killed in Chatham, suspects in custody, CPD officials say

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago police officer was shot and killed Thursday evening on the South Side, CPD officials said.

The incident happened at East 82nd Street and South Drexel Avenue in Chatham.

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While Chicago police officers were conducting an investigatory stop at the location, a suspect fled into a nearby apartment building, CPD Superintendent Larry Snelling said during a 2:45 a.m. news conference Friday.

The officers pursued the suspect into the building, where they encountered a different suspect who was armed with a rifle, Snelling said. An officer fired their weapon during the incident.

A 36-year-old female officer was shot and was taken to the University of Chicago hospital in a squad car, officials told ABC7. She later died due to her injuries, Snelling said.

The deceased officer's name was not yet released.

She was with the department for four years at the 6th District and was a mother, Snelling said.

Multiple people were taken into custody after the shooting, Snelling said. Charges are pending as police investigate.

No other injuries were reported.

A large police presence could be seen by ABC7's crews near the location of the shooting late Thursday evening. Tactical units were on scene, and police deployed drones and helicopters in their search.

No further information about the shooting was immediately available.

This is a breaking news report. Check back for updates.

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