Dolton police chase, shoot at suspect after shots fired: officials

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Tuesday, July 21, 2026 12:24AM
1 shot in Dolton

DOLTON, Ill. (WLS) -- No one was injured after a south suburban police chase and shooting early Monday.

Dolton police heard several gunshots about 12:05 a.m. Monday at 1320 E. Sibley Blvd.

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Officers also saw someone ducking for cover.

Someone else was seen riding away from the scene on a bike, police said.

They followed the biker, who dropped the bike and ran, according to police.

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At one point, the person pointed a weapon in the direction of the officers, and a Dolton police officer shot at the suspect.

The suspect and officer were taken to hospitals as a pre-cautionary measure. Both were treated and released.

No one was injured, police said.

A Dolton spokesperson initially said someone had been shot.

A weapon was recovered at the scene, according to police.

Charges are pending, as the investigation continues.

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