CHICAGO – Chicago police shot a person who advanced on officers with a knife late Wednesday night on the West Side, authorities said.
What we know:
Officers saw the suspect around 11 p.m. in the 5200 block of West Madison Street, where they were reportedly brandishing a large knife and moving toward civilians, according to Chicago police.
Police said officers repeatedly ordered the suspect to drop the weapon. Several officers used Tasers, but they were ineffective, and the suspect continued to advance before an officer fired, striking them.
Police provided first aid and the suspect was taken to a hospital in “serious but good” condition, according to CPD.
What’s next:
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating the shooting. The officers involved have been placed on routine administrative duties for at least 30 days, police said.
The Source: The information in this report came from the Chicago Police Department and the Civilian Office of Police Accountability.