Shots fired at police during Austin shooting investigation
A shooting suspect exchanged gunfire with police after they were called to the scene to investigate a shooting Saturday in the Austin neighborhood, Chicago police said.Officers were called to the 5700 block of West North Avenue around 12:45 a.m. Saturday and found a person firing shots at another person on the ground, according to police. The person shooting then fired shots at police, striking their squad car. One officer fired shots back. The suspect fled the scene but was taken into custody shortly after.No officers were injured, and three guns were recovered on the scene.Officers gave first aid to the victim who was shot on the ground. The person was taken to a nearby hospital in unknown condition.The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating the incident, and the officers involved have been placed on administrative duties during the investigation.
A shooting suspect exchanged gunfire with police after they were called to the scene to investigate a shooting Saturday in the Austin neighborhood, Chicago police said.
Officers were called to the 5700 block of West North Avenue around 12:45 a.m. Saturday and found a person firing shots at another person on the ground, according to police. The person shooting then fired shots at police, striking their squad car. One officer fired shots back.
The suspect fled the scene but was taken into custody shortly after.
No officers were injured, and three guns were recovered on the scene.
Officers gave first aid to the victim who was shot on the ground. The person was taken to a nearby hospital in unknown condition.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating the incident, and the officers involved have been placed on administrative duties during the investigation.
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