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Gunman Detained After Two Officers Shot

7876 S Merrill Ave

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  • Two police officers were injured in a shooting incident on South Merrill Avenue in Chicago. One officer was shot in the arm and the other in the vest; both are in stable condition. The suspect, whose condition is unclear, is being transported to a hospital. Police have secured the scene and are managing traffic to ensure ambulance access.

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Police are working to determine the suspect's condition.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:18
610, can you please call 690 on the phone so you guys can talk about who we need to keep over at the crime scene, et cetera? Yeah, I'm clearing that up right now. I'll give him a call if he's looking. 690, he'll call you in a few minutes. He's just clearing that up right now. And 410?
CPD Zn 8 · 0:05
And I also need a condition on the offender. If somebody could get me that as well, please, a condition on the offender.

Ambulance 50 is still en route, and the scene is now taped off and secure.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:27
400 X-ray. Alright, Ambulance 50 is still en route, so hold your closures. Anybody that's on closures, Ambulance 50 is still en route. 400 X, go ahead. Yeah, since everybody is off the scene right now and it's all taped up and secure, we can, anyone who's working the crime scene can shut off their BWCs. Alright, 10-4. Per 400 X, since everyone is off the scene, you can turn off your BWCs since everything is taped up. Per 400 X, you can turn off your BWCs if you're on scene since everything is taped up.

The suspect is being transported to a nearby hospital shortly.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:30
and his, uh, ID information. He's still in the ambo. He's still in the ambo right now? Okay, 10-4. Go ahead with this information, 411. Alright, I'm being told he's going to be going to Northwestern shortly. Last name is going to be Whitefield. That's going to be William Robert Ida George Henry Tom Sam Eddie Lincoln Lincoln. First name is going to be Malik Mary Adam Lincoln Ida King, with a date of birth of 19 of October 1998.

It is unclear if the suspect was shot, though they are being transported to a nearby hospital.

Police are confirming the hospital destination for the suspect.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:14
Was that 407 Henry? 5207 Henry, can you let me know what hospital the offender went to? 5207 Henry, 10-4. Stand by just one second. Anybody know which hospital the offender is going to? Is it UFC as well?

Police confirm officers are accompanying the suspect and injured officers to the hospital.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:30
410. 410, go ahead, Sarge. Yeah, I got 424 is going to be going with the offender to the hospital. 431 is going to be going with one officer, and then I'm finding another car to go with the second officer. Okay, 10-4, thank you. 422, I'll add. 422 is volunteering to go with the second officer. 422, Charlie. 422, I got you going with the second officer. 10-4. 462 Charlie, go ahead. 462 Charlie, there's a initial traffic stop on this wild card.

Police have blocked off another intersection to maintain clear routes for emergency vehicles.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:17
We got 73rd and Cottage cut off. Who's got that intersection? 73 and Cottage. 73rd and Cottage, okay, 10-4.

Both officers are reported to be in stable condition, with one shot in the arm and the other in the vest.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:30
460. 460, go. Just an update, one officer out in the right arm, he's okay. And the other officer got shot in the vest, so he's doing good as well. Okay, alright, thank you. 400 X-ray. One officer shot in the right arm. 400 X-ray, I'm sorry, I cut you off, go ahead. I'm notified, I'm almost there. 400 X, 10-4.

One officer is being transported in Ambulance 24, while the suspect is in another ambulance.

Police are blocking traffic at key intersections to ensure ambulances can exit the area smoothly.

Police are staging additional units nearby to assist, while ensuring ambulances have clear access.

Police are managing traffic flow near the scene to ensure safety and access.

Police have confirmed two officers were struck during an outbreak of gunfire.

Police are coordinating to clear specific vehicles from the alley for ambulance access.

Residents are asked to move vehicles from the alley to allow ambulance access.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:07
If anybody has their car parked in the alley, make sure you clear your car from the alley so that the ambulance and the engine can get through. They're coming down the street.

An ambulance is arriving on the scene, and police are clearing the alley for access.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:08
You can come out and start clearing for the ambulance. Alright, keep the alley clear for the ambulance. They're coming up the street right now.

Citizen user video shows several police vehicles on the scene. Do you have information? Leave a comment or broadcast live.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 7876 S Merrill Ave.

Incident reported at 7876 S Merrill Ave.

Police are working to determine the suspect's condition.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:18
610, can you please call 690 on the phone so you guys can talk about who we need to keep over at the crime scene, et cetera? Yeah, I'm clearing that up right now. I'll give him a call if he's looking. 690, he'll call you in a few minutes. He's just clearing that up right now. And 410?
CPD Zn 8 · 0:05
And I also need a condition on the offender. If somebody could get me that as well, please, a condition on the offender.

Ambulance 50 is still en route, and the scene is now taped off and secure.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:27
400 X-ray. Alright, Ambulance 50 is still en route, so hold your closures. Anybody that's on closures, Ambulance 50 is still en route. 400 X, go ahead. Yeah, since everybody is off the scene right now and it's all taped up and secure, we can, anyone who's working the crime scene can shut off their BWCs. Alright, 10-4. Per 400 X, since everyone is off the scene, you can turn off your BWCs since everything is taped up. Per 400 X, you can turn off your BWCs if you're on scene since everything is taped up.

The suspect is being transported to a nearby hospital shortly.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:30
and his, uh, ID information. He's still in the ambo. He's still in the ambo right now? Okay, 10-4. Go ahead with this information, 411. Alright, I'm being told he's going to be going to Northwestern shortly. Last name is going to be Whitefield. That's going to be William Robert Ida George Henry Tom Sam Eddie Lincoln Lincoln. First name is going to be Malik Mary Adam Lincoln Ida King, with a date of birth of 19 of October 1998.

It is unclear if the suspect was shot, though they are being transported to a nearby hospital.

Police are confirming the hospital destination for the suspect.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:14
Was that 407 Henry? 5207 Henry, can you let me know what hospital the offender went to? 5207 Henry, 10-4. Stand by just one second. Anybody know which hospital the offender is going to? Is it UFC as well?

Police confirm officers are accompanying the suspect and injured officers to the hospital.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:30
410. 410, go ahead, Sarge. Yeah, I got 424 is going to be going with the offender to the hospital. 431 is going to be going with one officer, and then I'm finding another car to go with the second officer. Okay, 10-4, thank you. 422, I'll add. 422 is volunteering to go with the second officer. 422, Charlie. 422, I got you going with the second officer. 10-4. 462 Charlie, go ahead. 462 Charlie, there's a initial traffic stop on this wild card.

Police have blocked off another intersection to maintain clear routes for emergency vehicles.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:17
We got 73rd and Cottage cut off. Who's got that intersection? 73 and Cottage. 73rd and Cottage, okay, 10-4.

Both officers are reported to be in stable condition, with one shot in the arm and the other in the vest.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:30
460. 460, go. Just an update, one officer out in the right arm, he's okay. And the other officer got shot in the vest, so he's doing good as well. Okay, alright, thank you. 400 X-ray. One officer shot in the right arm. 400 X-ray, I'm sorry, I cut you off, go ahead. I'm notified, I'm almost there. 400 X, 10-4.

One officer is being transported in Ambulance 24, while the suspect is in another ambulance.

Police are blocking traffic at key intersections to ensure ambulances can exit the area smoothly.

Police are staging additional units nearby to assist, while ensuring ambulances have clear access.

Police are managing traffic flow near the scene to ensure safety and access.

Police have confirmed two officers were struck during an outbreak of gunfire.

Police are coordinating to clear specific vehicles from the alley for ambulance access.

Residents are asked to move vehicles from the alley to allow ambulance access.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:07
If anybody has their car parked in the alley, make sure you clear your car from the alley so that the ambulance and the engine can get through. They're coming down the street.

An ambulance is arriving on the scene, and police are clearing the alley for access.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:08
You can come out and start clearing for the ambulance. Alright, keep the alley clear for the ambulance. They're coming up the street right now.

Citizen user video shows several police vehicles on the scene. Do you have information? Leave a comment or broadcast live.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 7876 S Merrill Ave.

Incident reported at 7876 S Merrill Ave.

Police are working to determine the suspect's condition.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:18
610, can you please call 690 on the phone so you guys can talk about who we need to keep over at the crime scene, et cetera? Yeah, I'm clearing that up right now. I'll give him a call if he's looking. 690, he'll call you in a few minutes. He's just clearing that up right now. And 410?
CPD Zn 8 · 0:05
And I also need a condition on the offender. If somebody could get me that as well, please, a condition on the offender.

Ambulance 50 is still en route, and the scene is now taped off and secure.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:27
400 X-ray. Alright, Ambulance 50 is still en route, so hold your closures. Anybody that's on closures, Ambulance 50 is still en route. 400 X, go ahead. Yeah, since everybody is off the scene right now and it's all taped up and secure, we can, anyone who's working the crime scene can shut off their BWCs. Alright, 10-4. Per 400 X, since everyone is off the scene, you can turn off your BWCs since everything is taped up. Per 400 X, you can turn off your BWCs if you're on scene since everything is taped up.

The suspect is being transported to a nearby hospital shortly.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:30
and his, uh, ID information. He's still in the ambo. He's still in the ambo right now? Okay, 10-4. Go ahead with this information, 411. Alright, I'm being told he's going to be going to Northwestern shortly. Last name is going to be Whitefield. That's going to be William Robert Ida George Henry Tom Sam Eddie Lincoln Lincoln. First name is going to be Malik Mary Adam Lincoln Ida King, with a date of birth of 19 of October 1998.

It is unclear if the suspect was shot, though they are being transported to a nearby hospital.

Police are confirming the hospital destination for the suspect.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:14
Was that 407 Henry? 5207 Henry, can you let me know what hospital the offender went to? 5207 Henry, 10-4. Stand by just one second. Anybody know which hospital the offender is going to? Is it UFC as well?

Police confirm officers are accompanying the suspect and injured officers to the hospital.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:30
410. 410, go ahead, Sarge. Yeah, I got 424 is going to be going with the offender to the hospital. 431 is going to be going with one officer, and then I'm finding another car to go with the second officer. Okay, 10-4, thank you. 422, I'll add. 422 is volunteering to go with the second officer. 422, Charlie. 422, I got you going with the second officer. 10-4. 462 Charlie, go ahead. 462 Charlie, there's a initial traffic stop on this wild card.

Police have blocked off another intersection to maintain clear routes for emergency vehicles.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:17
We got 73rd and Cottage cut off. Who's got that intersection? 73 and Cottage. 73rd and Cottage, okay, 10-4.

Both officers are reported to be in stable condition, with one shot in the arm and the other in the vest.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:30
460. 460, go. Just an update, one officer out in the right arm, he's okay. And the other officer got shot in the vest, so he's doing good as well. Okay, alright, thank you. 400 X-ray. One officer shot in the right arm. 400 X-ray, I'm sorry, I cut you off, go ahead. I'm notified, I'm almost there. 400 X, 10-4.

One officer is being transported in Ambulance 24, while the suspect is in another ambulance.

Police are blocking traffic at key intersections to ensure ambulances can exit the area smoothly.

Police are staging additional units nearby to assist, while ensuring ambulances have clear access.

Police are managing traffic flow near the scene to ensure safety and access.

Police have confirmed two officers were struck during an outbreak of gunfire.

Police are coordinating to clear specific vehicles from the alley for ambulance access.

Residents are asked to move vehicles from the alley to allow ambulance access.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:07
If anybody has their car parked in the alley, make sure you clear your car from the alley so that the ambulance and the engine can get through. They're coming down the street.

An ambulance is arriving on the scene, and police are clearing the alley for access.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:08
You can come out and start clearing for the ambulance. Alright, keep the alley clear for the ambulance. They're coming up the street right now.

Citizen user video shows several police vehicles on the scene. Do you have information? Leave a comment or broadcast live.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 7876 S Merrill Ave.

Incident reported at 7876 S Merrill Ave.

Police are working to determine the suspect's condition.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:18
610, can you please call 690 on the phone so you guys can talk about who we need to keep over at the crime scene, et cetera? Yeah, I'm clearing that up right now. I'll give him a call if he's looking. 690, he'll call you in a few minutes. He's just clearing that up right now. And 410?
CPD Zn 8 · 0:05
And I also need a condition on the offender. If somebody could get me that as well, please, a condition on the offender.

Ambulance 50 is still en route, and the scene is now taped off and secure.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:27
400 X-ray. Alright, Ambulance 50 is still en route, so hold your closures. Anybody that's on closures, Ambulance 50 is still en route. 400 X, go ahead. Yeah, since everybody is off the scene right now and it's all taped up and secure, we can, anyone who's working the crime scene can shut off their BWCs. Alright, 10-4. Per 400 X, since everyone is off the scene, you can turn off your BWCs since everything is taped up. Per 400 X, you can turn off your BWCs if you're on scene since everything is taped up.

The suspect is being transported to a nearby hospital shortly.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:30
and his, uh, ID information. He's still in the ambo. He's still in the ambo right now? Okay, 10-4. Go ahead with this information, 411. Alright, I'm being told he's going to be going to Northwestern shortly. Last name is going to be Whitefield. That's going to be William Robert Ida George Henry Tom Sam Eddie Lincoln Lincoln. First name is going to be Malik Mary Adam Lincoln Ida King, with a date of birth of 19 of October 1998.

It is unclear if the suspect was shot, though they are being transported to a nearby hospital.

Police are confirming the hospital destination for the suspect.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:14
Was that 407 Henry? 5207 Henry, can you let me know what hospital the offender went to? 5207 Henry, 10-4. Stand by just one second. Anybody know which hospital the offender is going to? Is it UFC as well?

Police confirm officers are accompanying the suspect and injured officers to the hospital.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:30
410. 410, go ahead, Sarge. Yeah, I got 424 is going to be going with the offender to the hospital. 431 is going to be going with one officer, and then I'm finding another car to go with the second officer. Okay, 10-4, thank you. 422, I'll add. 422 is volunteering to go with the second officer. 422, Charlie. 422, I got you going with the second officer. 10-4. 462 Charlie, go ahead. 462 Charlie, there's a initial traffic stop on this wild card.

Police have blocked off another intersection to maintain clear routes for emergency vehicles.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:17
We got 73rd and Cottage cut off. Who's got that intersection? 73 and Cottage. 73rd and Cottage, okay, 10-4.

Both officers are reported to be in stable condition, with one shot in the arm and the other in the vest.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:30
460. 460, go. Just an update, one officer out in the right arm, he's okay. And the other officer got shot in the vest, so he's doing good as well. Okay, alright, thank you. 400 X-ray. One officer shot in the right arm. 400 X-ray, I'm sorry, I cut you off, go ahead. I'm notified, I'm almost there. 400 X, 10-4.

One officer is being transported in Ambulance 24, while the suspect is in another ambulance.

Police are blocking traffic at key intersections to ensure ambulances can exit the area smoothly.

Police are staging additional units nearby to assist, while ensuring ambulances have clear access.

Police are managing traffic flow near the scene to ensure safety and access.

Police have confirmed two officers were struck during an outbreak of gunfire.

Police are coordinating to clear specific vehicles from the alley for ambulance access.

Residents are asked to move vehicles from the alley to allow ambulance access.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:07
If anybody has their car parked in the alley, make sure you clear your car from the alley so that the ambulance and the engine can get through. They're coming down the street.

An ambulance is arriving on the scene, and police are clearing the alley for access.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:08
You can come out and start clearing for the ambulance. Alright, keep the alley clear for the ambulance. They're coming up the street right now.

Citizen user video shows several police vehicles on the scene. Do you have information? Leave a comment or broadcast live.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 7876 S Merrill Ave.

Incident reported at 7876 S Merrill Ave.

Police are working to determine the suspect's condition.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:18
610, can you please call 690 on the phone so you guys can talk about who we need to keep over at the crime scene, et cetera? Yeah, I'm clearing that up right now. I'll give him a call if he's looking. 690, he'll call you in a few minutes. He's just clearing that up right now. And 410?
CPD Zn 8 · 0:05
And I also need a condition on the offender. If somebody could get me that as well, please, a condition on the offender.

Ambulance 50 is still en route, and the scene is now taped off and secure.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:27
400 X-ray. Alright, Ambulance 50 is still en route, so hold your closures. Anybody that's on closures, Ambulance 50 is still en route. 400 X, go ahead. Yeah, since everybody is off the scene right now and it's all taped up and secure, we can, anyone who's working the crime scene can shut off their BWCs. Alright, 10-4. Per 400 X, since everyone is off the scene, you can turn off your BWCs since everything is taped up. Per 400 X, you can turn off your BWCs if you're on scene since everything is taped up.

The suspect is being transported to a nearby hospital shortly.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:30
and his, uh, ID information. He's still in the ambo. He's still in the ambo right now? Okay, 10-4. Go ahead with this information, 411. Alright, I'm being told he's going to be going to Northwestern shortly. Last name is going to be Whitefield. That's going to be William Robert Ida George Henry Tom Sam Eddie Lincoln Lincoln. First name is going to be Malik Mary Adam Lincoln Ida King, with a date of birth of 19 of October 1998.

It is unclear if the suspect was shot, though they are being transported to a nearby hospital.

Police are confirming the hospital destination for the suspect.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:14
Was that 407 Henry? 5207 Henry, can you let me know what hospital the offender went to? 5207 Henry, 10-4. Stand by just one second. Anybody know which hospital the offender is going to? Is it UFC as well?

Police confirm officers are accompanying the suspect and injured officers to the hospital.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:30
410. 410, go ahead, Sarge. Yeah, I got 424 is going to be going with the offender to the hospital. 431 is going to be going with one officer, and then I'm finding another car to go with the second officer. Okay, 10-4, thank you. 422, I'll add. 422 is volunteering to go with the second officer. 422, Charlie. 422, I got you going with the second officer. 10-4. 462 Charlie, go ahead. 462 Charlie, there's a initial traffic stop on this wild card.

Police have blocked off another intersection to maintain clear routes for emergency vehicles.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:17
We got 73rd and Cottage cut off. Who's got that intersection? 73 and Cottage. 73rd and Cottage, okay, 10-4.

Both officers are reported to be in stable condition, with one shot in the arm and the other in the vest.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:30
460. 460, go. Just an update, one officer out in the right arm, he's okay. And the other officer got shot in the vest, so he's doing good as well. Okay, alright, thank you. 400 X-ray. One officer shot in the right arm. 400 X-ray, I'm sorry, I cut you off, go ahead. I'm notified, I'm almost there. 400 X, 10-4.

One officer is being transported in Ambulance 24, while the suspect is in another ambulance.

Police are blocking traffic at key intersections to ensure ambulances can exit the area smoothly.

Police are staging additional units nearby to assist, while ensuring ambulances have clear access.

Police are managing traffic flow near the scene to ensure safety and access.

Police have confirmed two officers were struck during an outbreak of gunfire.

Police are coordinating to clear specific vehicles from the alley for ambulance access.

Residents are asked to move vehicles from the alley to allow ambulance access.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:07
If anybody has their car parked in the alley, make sure you clear your car from the alley so that the ambulance and the engine can get through. They're coming down the street.

An ambulance is arriving on the scene, and police are clearing the alley for access.

CPD Zn 8 · 0:08
You can come out and start clearing for the ambulance. Alright, keep the alley clear for the ambulance. They're coming up the street right now.

Citizen user video shows several police vehicles on the scene. Do you have information? Leave a comment or broadcast live.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 7876 S Merrill Ave.

Incident reported at 7876 S Merrill Ave.

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Comments30

Lulu0615Jul 3 at 6:34 PM

Praying for our officers 🙏🏼

aliencitizen101Jul 3 at 6:05 PM

Man most of you didn’t graduate elementary I see

berwynUser2148104013Jul 3 at 6:19 PM

BJ is totally ineffective as Mayor. He needs to resign.

ChicagoUser489700008Jul 3 at 9:21 PM

I agree

MystereLVJul 3 at 6:16 PM

Gun violence reduction money well spent, right Mayor Johnson. Stay safe good citizens living among the ——-

Lulu0615Jul 3 at 6:34 PM

Praying for our officers 🙏🏼

aliencitizen101Jul 3 at 6:05 PM

Man most of you didn’t graduate elementary I see

berwynUser2148104013Jul 3 at 6:19 PM

BJ is totally ineffective as Mayor. He needs to resign.

ChicagoUser489700008Jul 3 at 9:21 PM

I agree

MystereLVJul 3 at 6:16 PM

Gun violence reduction money well spent, right Mayor Johnson. Stay safe good citizens living among the ——-

Lulu0615Jul 3 at 6:34 PM

Praying for our officers 🙏🏼

aliencitizen101Jul 3 at 6:05 PM

Man most of you didn’t graduate elementary I see

berwynUser2148104013Jul 3 at 6:19 PM

BJ is totally ineffective as Mayor. He needs to resign.

ChicagoUser489700008Jul 3 at 9:21 PM

I agree

MystereLVJul 3 at 6:16 PM

Gun violence reduction money well spent, right Mayor Johnson. Stay safe good citizens living among the ——-

Lulu0615Jul 3 at 6:34 PM

Praying for our officers 🙏🏼

aliencitizen101Jul 3 at 6:05 PM

Man most of you didn’t graduate elementary I see

berwynUser2148104013Jul 3 at 6:19 PM

BJ is totally ineffective as Mayor. He needs to resign.

ChicagoUser489700008Jul 3 at 9:21 PM

I agree

MystereLVJul 3 at 6:16 PM

Gun violence reduction money well spent, right Mayor Johnson. Stay safe good citizens living among the ——-

Lulu0615Jul 3 at 6:34 PM

Praying for our officers 🙏🏼

aliencitizen101Jul 3 at 6:05 PM

Man most of you didn’t graduate elementary I see

berwynUser2148104013Jul 3 at 6:19 PM

BJ is totally ineffective as Mayor. He needs to resign.

ChicagoUser489700008Jul 3 at 9:21 PM

I agree

MystereLVJul 3 at 6:16 PM

Gun violence reduction money well spent, right Mayor Johnson. Stay safe good citizens living among the ——-

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