An off-duty Chicago police officer was unharmed after an exchange of gunfire with a suspect during a carjacking in Calumet Heights Thursday evening, according to police.
Officials said an off-duty officer was near her vehicle just before 6:05 p.m. in the 8800 block of South Constance Avenue when at least three perpetrators approached her and demanded her vehicle and property.
Police said during the encounter, both the officer and at least one of the suspects opened fire, with a possible suspect sustaining a gunshot wound. According to fire officials, the officer was taken to Christ Hospital to be checked out, but was unharmed physically following the incident.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Off-duty Chicago cop exchanges gunfire with armed suspect during robbery in Calumet HeightsAn off-duty Chicago police officer exchanged gunfire with an armed suspect on the city's Southeast Side Thursday night.
Read more »
Off-duty CPD officer involved in shootout during attempted armed robbery in Calumet Heights: policeChicago police said an off-duty officer was involved in an exchange of gunfire in Calumet Heights Thursday evening during an attempted armed robbery.
Read more »
Jackson County SO: Shots fired during pursuitShots were fired in Jackson County during a pursuit Wednesday afternoon after an armed carjacking suspect held up an elderly man and his wife.
Read more »
Victim of fatal Del Cerro shooting identifiedPatrol officers responding to reports of possible gunfire and an injured person lying in the street in the 5700 block of Adobe Falls Road shortly before 1 a.m.
Read more »