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Chicago Officer In Serious Condition After Being Struck In The Head

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chicago police said an officer responding to a residence was injured and is now in the hospital.

The incident happened in the 7000 block of South Throop.

A person threw an object at the officer who was outside, striking him in the head.

He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center where he is listed in serious condition.

This is a developing story.

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