Chicago police officer shot in Englewood, officials say; suspect also shot | LIVE
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago police officer and a suspect were shot Thursday on the South Side, sources told ABC7.
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The shooting happened in the 5600 block of South Shields Avenue in Englewood, Chicago police officials told ABC7. Chopper 7 was over the scene.
The officer was shot in the leg and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center by a CPD squad car, officials said. Their condition was not immediately known.
A suspect was also struck by gunfire in the incident and was shot in the groin, multiple sources told ABC7. They were taken to another hospital and their condition was also not yet known.
A large police presence could be seen conducting an investigation at the location of the shooting. Officers have been seen going in and out of a residence.
Officers, including Chicago Police Department leadership, were also gathered at the UChicago hospital where the CPD officer is being treated. ABC7 was told Mayor Brandon Johnson was on his way to the hospital.
CPD officials plan to provide an update at the hospital later in the day.
It was not immediately clear who fired shots in the incident and what the circumstances surrounding the shooting were. ABC7 has reached out to officials for more information.
A Chicago police officer was shot in the same area last year.
This is a breaking news story. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
