CPD Officer struck by vehicle during attempted traffic stop in East Garfield Park
A Chicago police officer is recovering after being struck by a vehicle in East Garfield Park Friday night.
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A Chicago police officer is recovering after being struck by a vehicle in East Garfield Park Friday night.
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Police said the officer, who was off duty at the time, died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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One of those incidents turned deadly when a pedestrian was struck.
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"This was a senseless act of violence; a needless traffic argument turned deadly," police Supt. David Brown said.
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The vehicle was observed in traffic and was monitored by police helicopter, police say.
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