Overview

• The incident occurred around 6:41 p.m. near West Madison Street and South Kilpatrick Avenue, where police attempted to stop a driver for erratic driving.
• The driver allegedly drove off during the stop, dragging an officer, which led to the officer's weapon discharging as he fell.
• The injured officer was hospitalized and is in stable condition, expected to recover from the injuries sustained.
• The suspect's vehicle was later found unoccupied on the 4500-block of West Adams Street, and a person of interest was subsequently taken into custody.
• The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) has confirmed it is investigating the officer-involved shooting as part of its standard oversight process.