A person was shot by Joliet police during a traffic stop Tuesday in the southwest suburb.
Officers conducted a traffic stop about 3:30 p.m. in the 100 block of North Center Street when the suspect struck an officer with his vehicle and pinned them against another vehicle, Joliet police said in a statement.
More officers arrived at the scene and opened fire, striking the suspect, police said. The person was taken to a hospital in an unknown condition.
The officer who was struck by the vehicle was also taken to a hospital, police said. His condition was stabilized.
The Will-Grundy Major Crimes Task Force is conducting the investigation.
