Police-involved shooting under investigation in Logan Square
CHICAGO - An investigation was launched by the Chicago Office of Police Accountability (COPA) following an officer-involved shooting in Logan Square.
The shooting reportedly happened Saturday around 8:48 p.m. near 3800 W. North Avenue.
According to police, officers attempted a street stop on two people in an alley when one individual fled on foot. Officers followed the suspect and they allegedly tried to throw the handgun away. The offender missed and picked the gun up, prompting an officer to fire their weapon, striking the suspect multiple times.
The suspect was apprehended and transported to Stroger Hospital in good condition. A firearm was recovered at the scene.
COPA urged anyone with more information on the incident to call its office at 312-746-3609.
We'll bring more updates to this story as they become available.