Two Chicago police officers were wounded by gunfire Tuesday night, one was struck in the back and one in the arm.
The scene unfolded on the city’s South Side—in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. There was a large police presence at 43rd and Ashland.
The conditions of the injured officers was unknown, they were taken to Stroger Hospital. It was also unclear what led up to the shooting.
Scanner traffic indicated K9 teams requested in the search for suspects.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and other officials went to the hospital to show support.
Two CPD officers shot during encounter. Transported to Stroger in serious condition. Superintendent responding to hospital. Updates to follo
— Anthony Guglielmi (@AJGuglielmi) May 3, 2017
“bust up the roll call … let’s get everybody on the street. Let’s go. Let’s get everybody out here.” #chicagoscanner
— Peter Nickeas (@PeterNickeas) May 3, 2017
BREAKING: Two Chicago Police officers shot at 43rd &Ashland in Back of the Yards. Both at Stroger in serious condition@cbschicago pic.twitter.com/EWLg96LoCO
— Audrina Bigos (@AudrinaBigos) May 3, 2017
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