An investigation is underway by the Civilian Office of Police Accountability following a shootout near a car containing off-duty Chicago police officers, during which a man sustained serious injuries.
Police said the shooting happened in the South Austin neighborhood’s 1000-block of South Mayfield Avenue just before 1:30 a.m. Saturday.
ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch
The incident involved five individuals, including two off-duty CPD officers, who were inside a stationary vehicle. According to police reports, a 26-year-old man exited the vehicle, at which point an individual in another vehicle opened fire, causing injuries to the man.
Someone inside the vehicle containing the CPD officers returned fire toward the shooter, who fled the scene, police said.
Police said the off-duty officers and two other passengers took the injured 26-year-old to a local hospital, where he is listed in serious condition.
No one is in custody, and no officers were injured, police said.
The Investigative Response Team is currently investigating the shooting.
Authorities did not immediately provide further information.
COPA asked anyone with information to call them at 312-746-3609 or visit https://www.chicagocopa.org/.
INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Chicago shootings: Tracking gun violence in 2024, with live updates
Copyright © 2024 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.
