Crime & Safety
CPD Officer Accidentally Shoots Himself In The Groin Outside South Chicago District Police Station
The officer was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition.
November 21, 2025
A Chicago police officer is recovering after accidentally shooting himself in the groin Wednesday night outside the South Chicago District station.
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Police said the 22-year-old officer was off duty and walking through the parking lot of the station when when gun in his waistband discharged, striking him in the groin.
The officer was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition.
