Crime & Safety

Off-Duty Chicago Police Officer Involved In Shooting In Belmont Cragin

The officer was wounded Wednesday morning near Grand and Laramie avenues.

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability confirmed they are investigating the incident.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability confirmed they are investigating the incident. (CBS)

By CBS Chicago Staff:

CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago police officers are on the scene in Belmont Cragin, after an off-duty officer was involved in a shooting Wednesday morning.

Chicago Police Department spokesman Tom Ahern confirmed an off-duty officer "was involved in a shooting incident" Wednesday morning near Grand and Laramie Avenues. Ahern said the officer was not wounded, but did not provide any further information on the incident.

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