Crime & Safety
Chicago Police Officer Struck By Hit-And-Run Driver In South Shore
It happened just before 1:30 a.m. in the 7500 block of South Phillips Avenue.
Updated on: November 1, 2024 / 7:45 AM CDT
CHICAGO (CBS) — A Chicago police officer was struck by a hit-and-run driver early Friday morning while conducting traffic in the South Shore neighborhood.
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It happened just before 1:30 a.m. in the 7500 block of South Phillips Avenue.
Police said the officer was helping in response to a large gathering when a white sedan traveling eastbound on Phillips hit the officer's leg before leaving the scene.
