CHICAGO (CBS) — An armed suspect was shot by a Chicago police officer in Brighton Park overnight.
Police said officers were investigating a call of an aggravated assault and a person with a gun at a business in the 3900 block of South Kedzie Avenue just before 12:30 p.m.
Officers found the man displaying a firearm. When officers tried to take him away, police say he fired his gun. One officer returned fire, hitting the man.
The suspect was taken to hospital for treatment, where his condition has stabilized.
A firearm was found at the scene of the incident.
No officers were injured, but they were taken to an area hospital for observation.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating the specifics of this incident, including the extensive use of force investigation, with the full cooperation of the Chicago Police Department.
The officer who fired the shot will be placed on routine administrative duties for a period of at least 30 days.
