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Gunman Detained After Two Officers Shot

7876 S Merrill Ave

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Summary

  • 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.

Timeline

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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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Radio Clips

CPD Zn 8 ยท Jul 3, 5:59PM ยท 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?
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CPD Zn 8 ยท Jul 3, 5:59PM ยท 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.
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CPD Zn 8 ยท Jul 3, 5:59PM ยท 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.
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Comments30

Lulu06151d ago

Praying for our officers ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ

aliencitizen1011d ago

Man most of you didnโ€™t graduate elementary I see

berwynUser21481040131d ago

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

ChicagoUser4897000081d ago

I agree

chicagoUser23142040241d ago

Put national guard out there!

Lulu06151d ago

Praying for our officers ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ

aliencitizen1011d ago

Man most of you didnโ€™t graduate elementary I see

berwynUser21481040131d ago

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

ChicagoUser4897000081d ago

I agree

chicagoUser23142040241d ago

Put national guard out there!

Lulu06151d ago

Praying for our officers ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ

aliencitizen1011d ago

Man most of you didnโ€™t graduate elementary I see

berwynUser21481040131d ago

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

ChicagoUser4897000081d ago

I agree

chicagoUser23142040241d ago

Put national guard out there!

Lulu06151d ago

Praying for our officers ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ

aliencitizen1011d ago

Man most of you didnโ€™t graduate elementary I see

berwynUser21481040131d ago

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

ChicagoUser4897000081d ago

I agree

chicagoUser23142040241d ago

Put national guard out there!

Lulu06151d ago

Praying for our officers ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ

aliencitizen1011d ago

Man most of you didnโ€™t graduate elementary I see

berwynUser21481040131d ago

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

ChicagoUser4897000081d ago

I agree

chicagoUser23142040241d ago

Put national guard out there!

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