Albany Park Officer Shot
Chicago SWAT Officer Shot, Multiple Wounded During Albany Park Domestic Barricade Incident
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The incident occurred around 11 a.m. Monday in the Albany Park area, in the 4600 block of North Springfield Avenue, where a man shot a woman and then barricaded himself inside the residence.
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A third person was injured in the scene; a person on a stretcher was seen in the 4500 block of North Harding Avenue around 12:51 p.m.
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The CPD officer was shot twice in the stomach as the SWAT team attempted to enter the residence.
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There was inconsistency in early hospital reporting: CBS News cited Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, while other outlets reported Illinois Masonic Medical Center.
A Chicago Police Department SWAT officer was shot twice in the stomach Monday morning while attempting to enter a home in Albany Park on the city's Northwest Side, according to Chicago Tribune and Block Club Chicago. The shooting unfolded around 11 a.m. in the 4600 block of North Springfield Avenue during a domestic incident that left multiple people injured.
The wounded officer was rushed to Illinois Masonic Medical Center, CBS News reported. A large response from Chicago Police and the Chicago Fire Department followed, with SWAT units, ambulances, and helicopters flooding the scene.
Man Shot Woman, Then Barricaded Himself Inside Home
The incident began when a man shot a woman inside a residence, according to Block Club Chicago. He then barricaded himself inside the home. A 13-year-old boy was also inside the home with the suspect during the standoff.
The SWAT team was called in to respond. As officers attempted to enter the home, the suspect shot the officer twice in the stomach, Chicago Tribune reported. It is one of the most serious officer injuries in a Chicago domestic barricade incident in recent memory.
Officer Shot Twice; Woman Hit in the Face
The SWAT officer was struck twice in the abdomen and transported to Illinois Masonic Medical Center. His condition was not immediately known, with early reports from several outlets describing it as unclear, according to CBS News.
The woman who was initially shot was struck in the face, Block Club Chicago reported. A third person was also injured. Around 12:51 p.m., a person was seen on a stretcher in the nearby 4500 block of North Harding Avenue, according to Yahoo News.
13-Year-Old Trapped Inside as SWAT Surrounds Block
With a 13-year-old boy still inside the home alongside the suspect, the standoff drew a heavy police presence. SWAT teams, fire units, and medical helicopters all responded to the scene, Yahoo News reported.
The area around North Springfield Avenue and Leland Avenue was locked down as the situation developed. Investigators were still working to gather details on what led up to the shooting, and no arrests or charges had been announced as of early reporting.
Details Still Developing; Some Early Reports Conflicted
Early reports showed some inconsistencies in details. CBS News cited Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center as the hospital, while other outlets simply named Illinois Masonic Medical Center. The exact number of injured victims also varied across early accounts.
No information on charges or the suspect's identity was immediately available. The investigation remained active and ongoing as of midday Monday, with authorities continuing to assess the full scope of the incident, according to Chicago Tribune.
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