Suspect in critical condition after weapon discharges during struggle with Chicago police in Morgan Park

CHICAGO - A suspect is in critical condition after shots were fired during a struggle over a weapon with Chicago police officers in Morgan Park Friday afternoon.

At about 5:30 p.m., officers assigned to the 22nd District observed a suspect in the 1100 block of West 111th Street with a weapon on the sidewalk.

Officers attempted to initiate an investigative stop, but the suspect fled and tried to enter a nearby residence, police said.

Officers pursued the suspect on foot and a struggle ensued over the weapon the suspect had.

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During the struggle, two shots were fired. The suspect sustained one gunshot wound and was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition.

Two officers were transported to an area hospital for observation. They were not shot, but their levels were elevated because of the struggle, police said.

A weapon was recovered at the scene.

COPA is investigating this shooting.