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Suspect Arrested After Firing at Chicago Police During Northwest Side Pursuit

Officers withheld fire during the chase, according to police.

Overview

  • Police say an officer attempted a traffic stop around 4:10 p.m. in the 4800 block of North Milwaukee Avenue in Jefferson Park when a Jeep struck a marked squad car and fled.
  • The driver fired at least one round that hit a police vehicle during the pursuit, and no injuries were reported.
  • The fleeing vehicle crashed into a second marked squad car in the 4500 block of North Meade Avenue in Portage Park.
  • The suspect ran from the crash scene and was taken into custody in the 6100 block of West Eastwood Avenue.
  • A firearm was recovered from the Jeep, Area Five detectives are investigating, and charges remain pending.