Overview

• Officers say the foot chase began around 10:28 p.m. Thursday on the 4300-block of South Champlain Avenue while tactical units were dispersing a park crowd.
• Police report a suspect pushed an officer and fled, triggering a brief pursuit that ended when an officer discharged one round.
• The shot did not strike the suspect and no injuries were reported among officers, bystanders or the suspect.
• The suspect was taken into custody and formal charges are currently under review.
• The shooting follows a series of recent CPD use-of-force incidents and highlights ongoing public safety and oversight challenges in Chicago.