Man arrested after shots fired inside Chicago Park District building on Near West Side, police say

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Charges are pending after shots were fired inside a Chicago Park District building on the Near West Side.

The shooting happened around 9 a.m. Saturday at Fosco Park near West 13th Street and South Racine Avenue, Chicago police said.

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Chicago police said there was an altercation between a man and an off-duty officer working as a security guard.

Police said the man allegedly got ahold of the guard's weapon and fired shots, but no one was hurt.

He was arrested at the scene.

The Chicago Park District issued the following statement:

"The safety of the Chicago Park District's staff and patrons is paramount.

The District is working closely with the Chicago Police Department to address the incident involving an individual who accessed the Fosco Park fieldhouse during non-operation hours that resulted in a gun being discharged in the building.

Fortunately, no one was injured. Consistent with our process to maximize safety efforts, the Park District will conduct a thorough review of all information from the Chicago Police investigation as well any other details about this incident, including all relevant safety policies and procedures."

No further information was immediately available.

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