A Chicago Police officer was injured after officers pulled over a automotive driving “erratically” in West Garfield Park Saturday night. The motive force tried to flee and the automotive struck and dragged an officer, in accordance with police.
The motive force was pulled over within the 4700 block of West Madison Avenue round 6:40 p.m. The officer’s weapon additionally discharged once they fell to the bottom, police mentioned. After hanging the officer, the motive force fled within the automotive, which was later discovered deserted within the 4500 block of West Adams Avenue.
An individual of curiosity was arrested. The officer was taken to the hospital in good situation. The Civilian Workplace of Police Accountability and CPD’s investigative response workforce are investigating.