A police officer was injured during a traffic stop in West Garfield Park Saturday evening, according to Chicago police.
Officers said they were conducting a traffic stop in the 4700 block of W. Madison Street around 6:40 p.m. after observing a vehicle that was “being driven erratically.” While officers investigated, police said the driver struck and dragged an officer while attempting to flee. When the officer fell to the ground, his weapon discharged. Police said they later found the suspect’s vehicle unoccupied in the 4500 block of W. Adams Street.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability confirmed that it is investigating an officer-involved shooting in that area.
The officer was transported to a hospital in good condition.
Police said a person of interest is in custody.
