In Chicago, three individuals have been apprehended following a gunfire exchange with police in the early hours of Saturday, according to authorities.
The Chicago Police Department reported that tactical officers attempted to pull over a vehicle for investigative purposes in the Brighton Park area, specifically on the 4400 block of South Mozart Street, shortly before 1:15 a.m.
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Instead of stopping, the driver sped away, and an occupant of the vehicle reportedly shot at the police vehicle several times.
Officers pursued the fleeing vehicle, which eventually crashed on the 2900 block of West 47th Street. Footage from the scene shows the vehicle entangled with fencing.
After the crash, the suspects exited the vehicle and attempted to escape on foot. During this pursuit, one suspect allegedly fired at the officers, prompting one officer to return fire. Fortunately, no injuries from gunfire were reported.
The three suspects, comprising two males and one female whose ages are yet to be disclosed, sustained minor injuries from the crash and were taken to nearby hospitals. Additionally, one police officer was taken to a hospital for precautionary observation.
Officers took the suspects into custody and found two guns on the scene.
CPD’s Investigative Response Team was on the scene on Saturday morning.
The officer(s) involved will be placed on routine administrative duties for a minimum period of 30 days.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating and asked anyone with information to contact them at 312-742-3609 or visit https://www.chicagocopa.org/.
Further information was not immediately available.
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