Chicago police officer fires shot during chase on Chicago's South Side
A Chicago police officer fired a shot during a chase in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood on Thursday night.
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A Chicago police officer fired a shot during a chase in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood on Thursday night.
The 14-year-old boy was shot in the neck. The second victim, a male of an unknown age, was shot in the back.
The victims were on a walkway in the park when they were all shot by an unknown person, police said.
The victims in the shooting in the Englewood neighborhood park were all left in serious condition.
"That officer is in a very, very tough place; unimaginable what that officer has to be feeling right now," Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling said.
Chicago police said the teen was walking on the sidewalk in the 3800 block of West Fillmore Street when an unknown man fired shots.
Just before 11 p.m., Chicago police said the teen was walking on the sidewalk in the 3800 block of West Fillmore Street when an unknown man fired shots.
There was no immediate word on whether anyone was struck during the shooting, but at least one ambulance was seen leaving the scene.
There was no immediate word on whether anyone was struck during the shooting, but at least one ambulance was seen leaving the scene.
The 15-year-old from Joliet was arrested and charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
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Several dozen people were in the home for a family gathering at the time.
The three victims were expected to survive the shooting.
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