Chicago police officers were involved in a shooting Friday night on the city’s South Side.
According to CPD, the incident occurred around 7:50 p.m. in the 7900 block of South Ingleside Avenue in the Grand Crossing neighborhood.
Officers responded to reports of a domestic disturbance involving a man armed with both a gun and a knife. Investigators said that when officers arrived, the suspect attempted to flee and fired a weapon at them.
Police said two officers returned fire, striking the suspect multiple times. Officers then provided aid at the scene before the suspect was transported to the University of Chicago Hospital in serious condition.
The suspect remains hospitalized, and police recovered a gun at the scene. Both officers were taken to a local hospital for observation and were listed in good condition. Authorities confirmed that no officers were injured.
Investigators said that prior to officers arriving, the suspect shot a 23-year-old woman inside a home at the same address. She was shot twice in the right arm and taken to the University of Chicago Hospital, where she was listed in good condition.
The officers involved will be placed on routine administrative duties for a minimum of 30 days.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) is investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to contact COPA at 312-746-3609.