In a dramatic turn of events on Chicago’s South Side, a police officer was shot in his protective vest, and two others sustained injuries during a tense exchange of gunfire early Sunday. The incident unfolded in the Morgan Park neighborhood, sparking a rapid response from law enforcement.

Authorities report that the Chicago police were summoned to the 11400-block of South Davol Street shortly before 1 a.m. following a disturbance call. Upon arrival, officers encountered a group embroiled in a heated conflict, including two men aged 35 and 18, who were at the center of the altercation.

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As officers attempted to defuse the situation and separate the individuals, an unexpected shot was fired from an assailant’s weapon. The bullet hit an officer’s vest, underscoring the perilous nature of the encounter.

In the midst of the chaos, another officer discharged his weapon, aiming at the offender. Unfortunately, the gunfire also struck the initial victim in the process. The injured individual was promptly transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he is reported to be in fair condition.

Another officer returned fire, striking the offender and accidentally striking the victim, police said.

The victim was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center in fair condition.

The offender was taken to Christ Hospital in fair condition.

The officer who was hit in his vest was also taken to a local hospital, but he has since been discharged.

CPD’s Investigative Response Team and the Civilian Office of Police Accountability are investigating.

COPA asked anyone with information to call them at 312-746-3609 or visit https://www.chicagocopa.org/.

Further information was not immediately available.

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