Knife-wielding suspect in critical condition after being shot by Chicago officer: police
COPA investigating officer-involved shooting in East Side
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating an officer-involved shooting Friday afternoon.
CHICAGO - A knife-wielding suspect was shot by a Chicago police officer Friday afternoon in the East Side neighborhood, leaving him in critical condition.
What we know:
The incident occurred at 1:45 p.m. in the 3800 block of East 112th Street.
Chicago police and Forest Preserves of Cook County police responded to a call about a man armed with a knife chasing another individual.
After arriving at the scene, the officer was approached by the suspect, who had a knife.
The suspect quickly advanced toward the officer, who attempted to de-escalate the situation and create distance.
Police said the suspect continued to pursue the officer, prompting the officer to fire once, striking the suspect.
Officers applied first aid and a tourniquet to the suspect before he was arrested by Forest Preserves police and transported to the University of Chicago Hospital in critical condition.
The officer involved was also taken to an area hospital for observation. Police recovered the knife at the scene.
What we don't know:
The suspect's identity has not been released, and details about the suspect's motive are unknown.
What's next:
The officer involved in the shooting will be placed on routine administrative duties for at least 30 days, according to CPD.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating the shooting.
Anyone with more information on this incident is urged to call COPA's office at 312-746-3609.