Shots fired at Chicago police in East Garfield Park prompts SWAT response

A SWAT response unfolded Friday after multiple shots were fired at police, striking a squad car several times in East Garfield Park.

Police said a man fired multiple rounds at officers, before fleeing into a building in the 3200 block of West Fulton.

Several streets were shut down and residents were asked to avoid the area.

SWAT was called Feb. 11, 2022, after shots were fired at police in East Garfield Park. | Pat Nabong

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One officer was transported to a nearby hospital for observation, police said.

SWAT was called Feb. 11, 2022, after shots were fired at police in East Garfield Park. | Pat Nabong

After several hours, police said the scene was being cleared and no one was in custody.

No further details were immediately available, as Area Four Detectives investigate.