Off-Duty Chicago Police Officer Shot at by Masked Gunmen in Morgan Park
Three masked gunmen attacked an off-duty Chicago police officer in Morgan Park on Sunday morning, as per initial reports received by CWBChicago.
Around 6:13 a.m., a 30-year-old police officer was in the 4800 block of South Bishop Street when a white sedan pulled up. Three masked assailants got out of the vehicle and began shooting at her. The officer fired back, according to CPD. The gunmen then escaped through an alley in their car, driven by a fourth individual.
The officer sustained a minor injury from shattered glass and was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Fortunately, no other injuries were reported.
Shortly after, Chicago firefighters were called to a car fire near 46th Street and Winchester Avenue, where they discovered a white four-door Lexus stolen from Indiana ablaze. Authorities indicated that it matched the description of the suspects’ vehicle.
CPD released a statement saying, “[At] approximately 6:13 a.m., an off-duty Chicago Police officer was confronted by multiple armed offenders in the 4800 block of S. Bishop St. (9th District), and an exchange of gunfire ensued. The armed offenders then entered a white-colored sedan and fled in an unknown direction. The officer sustained a minor injury from broken glass and was transported to an area hospital for observation. No other injuries have been reported at this time. The Investigative Response Team is on the scene investigating.”
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) confirmed that its investigators are handling the officer-involved shooting. “If you or anyone you know has any information related to this incident, please call our office at 312-746-3609 or visit our website…” COPA mentioned in a tweet.
No arrests have been made as of now.
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