A person was wounded in a shoot-out with Chicago police Nov. 21, 2021, on the West Side. | Sun-Times file
No officers suffered gunshot wounds, Chicago police said.
A Chicago police officer shot a person after they were fired upon during an “investigative stop” on the West Side, officials say. No officers were struck by gunfire.
About 8:30 p.m., officers were conducting a stop in the 200 block of North Kostner Avenue when a male fled on foot, Chicago police said.
Officers were then shot at and returned fire striking the male, according to police.
He was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
No officers suffered gunshot wounds, police said. One officer was transported to a hospital observation and listed in good condition.
A weapon was recovered from the scene, police said.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability will investigate the incident.
The officers involved will be placed on routine administrative duties for a period of 30 days.
