CHICAGO (CBS) -- A16-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting at Chicago police officers in Little Village Tuesday night.

Police said around 10:51 p.m., officers responded to a call of a person with a gun, in the 2800 block of West 25th Place, about a block away from the Cook County jail.

Upon arrival, officers observed the teen with a rifle who then turned around and fired shots at them, police said.

Officers exited the vehicle, and the offender dropped the rifle and was placed into custody after a brief foot pursuit.

Officers did not return fire, and no one was injured during the incident. The rifle was recovered at the scene.

Area Four detectives are investigating.