A suspect is in critical condition after an exchange of gunfire with Chicago police in the West Rogers Park neighborhood, authorities said.
The incident occurred around 9:35 a.m. Saturday in the 2600 block of North Washtenaw Avenue.A 39-year-old man was walking in the area when an armed suspect approached him from behind and fired multiple shots, striking him in the shoulder, CPD said.Officers responded to the scene and at around 9:55 a.m., the suspect re-emerged from an alley and started firing shots at police and first responders, CPD said. An ambulance was also struck by gunfire.
Police rendered aid to the suspect and recovered the gun that was used in the shooting. The suspect was taken to St. Francis Hospital and is in critical condition. Authorities said the 39-year-old victim was treated at a hospital and has since been released. No injuries to officers were reported. The officers involved in the shooting will be placed on routine administrative duties for at least 30 days, as part of department protocol, according to CPD.
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