Nov. 25--Misdemeanor DUI charges have been filed against an off-duty Chicago police officer accused of firing several shots at an off-duty south suburban officer who tried to pull him over, authorities said.
The police department said any other charges, if any, were pending "further review."
The Chicago officer was driving with another off-duty officer in Merrionette Park around 4:30 p.m. Sunday when a police officer from the suburb, who also was off-duty, tried to pull them over, sources said. The Chicago officer took off and the Merrionette Park officer pursued him, the sources said.
The pursuit ended in the 1900 block of West Pryor Avenue, a block north of the Morgan Park District station where the Chicago officer works, sources said.
The Chicago officer got out of his car and went after the Merrionette Park officer, firing several shots, the sources said. The Chicago officer was arrested by Chicago police nearby, sources said.
A statement from Police News Affairs acknowledged that "there are reports the officer discharged a weapon and that is currently under investigation."
"If the allegations are true, the actions and behavior demonstrated by this officer are beyond unacceptable, have absolutely no place in our department, and he will be separated from CPD," the statement said.
The Chicago officer has been stripped of his police powers while the incident is being investigated, according to the statement.
Merrionette Park police were not available for comment.
