Off-duty Chicago police officer involved in Back of the Yards shootout; COPA investigating

CHICAGO (WLS) -- An off-duty Chicago police officer was involved in a South Side shootout on Sunday morning, officials said.

Police said the shooting happened just before 6:15 a.m. in the Back of the Yards neighborhood's 4800-block of South Bishop Street.

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Multiple armed people confronted the officer, and there was an exchange of gunfire.

The officer was not shot but suffered a minor injury after being hit by broken glass. The officer was taken to a local hospital for observation.

No other injuries have been reported.

The people who shot at the officer took off in a white-colored sedan.

CPD and the Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating. The officer involved will be placed on routine administrative duties for at least 30 days.

Police asked anyone with information to contact them.

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