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Suspect Arrested After Stolen Cook County Squad Car Chase on Dan Ryan

Officials have not confirmed a link to an officer injury reported elsewhere.

Overview

  • Illinois State Police said a suspect stole a Cook County sheriff's vehicle in Chicago.
  • Troopers and Chicago police chased the driver onto the Dan Ryan Expressway.
  • Officers deployed spike strips near 78th Street in the Chatham neighborhood and took the driver into custody.
  • The Chicago Fire Department said a sheriff's officer was taken to a hospital from an incident at West 31st Street and South California with non-life-threatening injuries.
  • Officials have not said whether that injury is connected to the chase, and they have released no further details as the investigation continues.