Offender shot by Chicago police during narcotics investigation in South Shore

CHICAGO - A suspect was shot by Chicago police in the South Shore neighborhood Saturday night.

At about 6:45 p.m., Chicago police officers were conducting a narcotics investigation in the 2400 Block of East 72nd Street when the suspect fled on foot.

The suspect then turned and discharged a firearm toward officers. 

An officer returned fire, striking the offender to the left side of the body, police said.

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The offender was transported to an area hospital, where he was initially reported in critical condition. 

No officers were injured. 

A weapon and suspected narcotics were recovered at the scene, police said.

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating the officer-involved shooting.

The officer involved will be placed on routine administrative duties for a period of 30 days.