A man was shot by Chicago police during a chase Wednesday night in the East Garfield Park neighborhood on the West Side.
Officers responding to a disturbance before 8:30 p.m. near Springfield Avenue and Wilcox Street tried to stop the suspect during an investigation, but he ran away, according to Ernest Cato, deputy chief of Area North.
The officers got out of their car and chased the suspect, who then turned toward the police and showed a handgun, Cato said. An officer then fired shots, striking the suspect in the leg.
The suspect, a man in his 20s, was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital with a gunshot wound, Cato said. He was expected to survive his injuries.
Two officers were taken to hospital for observation and are in good condition, police said.
A handgun was recovered from the suspect, Cato said.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is at the scene investigating the incident.
Wilcox/Pulaski. Officer involved shooting after an armed encounter between police and suspects. At least one offender was struck. Police spox Sgt. Rocco Alioto responding & we will have additional information. pic.twitter.com/Zqz0Sd6kAP
— Anthony Guglielmi (@AJGuglielmi) December 5, 2019
