Two Chicago Officers and a Civilian Shot on South Side; COPA Responding

Overview

• Multiple sources say the encounter began as a traffic stop on the South Side that escalated to gunfire near East 79th Street.
• Two officers were struck—one in a ballistic vest and one in the arm—and sources say both are expected to be OK.
• A civilian was also injured and a Chicago Fire source said all three people were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
• The Civilian Office of Police Accountability confirmed it is responding and investigators are on scene to oversee the officer-involved shooting.
• Chicago Police have not yet released details and reporters are awaiting official information, so further updates on conditions and the investigation are expected.