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SWAT Officer Shot During Barricade Incident; Suspect in Custody and Hostage Released

4640 N Springfield Ave

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Summary

  • A Chicago Police Department SWAT officer was shot after a domestic violence suspect barricaded themselves inside an Albany Park home on Monday morning.
  • The suspect was later taken into custody. A female hostage was also released and was not harmed.
  • The shooting occurred at approximately 11:11 a.m. in the 4600 block of North Springfield Avenue.
  • The condition of the SWAT officer is unknown at this time.
  • A large police response remains on scene, including uniformed officers and SWAT team members.
  • Avoid the area as the investigation is ongoing.

Timeline

According to Samdesk sources, the suspect was taken into custody without incident. The female hostage has been released and was not harmed.

Officers are blocking southbound traffic on Aver & Leland.

Police are requesting an ambulance to check on the person who has been released from the residence.

N Pulaski Rd & Wilson Ave has been designated as the media staging area.

News helicopters have been asked to leave the area to reduce noise during the operation.

The suspect is communicating with police and has agreed to release the two individuals inside.

SWAT is instructing officers to move further away from the residence for safety.

Armored and tactical vehicles enter a narrow alley as officers approach the residence.

The suspect is instructing the woman to call police, indicating he plans to surrender.

Officers throughout the city are blocking streets as the injured officer makes their way towards the hospital.

Police have deployed drones for SWAT operations, and officers are repositioning away from the residence.

The suspect is reportedly yelling that he will not go to jail, prompting officers to exercise caution.

Officers continue managing the scene as tactical units secure the perimeter on the residential street.

The suspect is aware of SWAT presence, comparing it to a movie. The injured officer's condition is still unclear at this time.

Police report hearing a woman pleading with the suspect to put the gun down and speak with officers. Officers note movement in the front window.

The SWAT officer is being transported to a medical facility for treatment.

Additional officers are en route to the scene.

The officer's condition is not known at this time.

An officer has reportedly been shot at the scene, per NBC 5 Chicago.

Police report hearing a conversation between the suspect and a woman inside the residence.

Police confirm a second victim is being transported to the hospital for medical treatment.

Police observed movement at a rear window, where the suspect closed the shade.

Police have a description of the suspect and are coordinating resources for a tactical response. The suspect has been described as a heavy-set Latino man with black hair and a full black beard.

A Police BearCat armored tactical vehicle is on scene. The BearCat is a specialized vehicle used by law enforcement during high-risk or barricade situations to protect officers and safely approach potential threats.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 4640 N Springfield Ave.

According to Samdesk sources, the suspect was taken into custody without incident. The female hostage has been released and was not harmed.

Officers are blocking southbound traffic on Aver & Leland.

Police are requesting an ambulance to check on the person who has been released from the residence.

N Pulaski Rd & Wilson Ave has been designated as the media staging area.

News helicopters have been asked to leave the area to reduce noise during the operation.

The suspect is communicating with police and has agreed to release the two individuals inside.

SWAT is instructing officers to move further away from the residence for safety.

Armored and tactical vehicles enter a narrow alley as officers approach the residence.

The suspect is instructing the woman to call police, indicating he plans to surrender.

Officers throughout the city are blocking streets as the injured officer makes their way towards the hospital.

Police have deployed drones for SWAT operations, and officers are repositioning away from the residence.

The suspect is reportedly yelling that he will not go to jail, prompting officers to exercise caution.

Officers continue managing the scene as tactical units secure the perimeter on the residential street.

The suspect is aware of SWAT presence, comparing it to a movie. The injured officer's condition is still unclear at this time.

Police report hearing a woman pleading with the suspect to put the gun down and speak with officers. Officers note movement in the front window.

The SWAT officer is being transported to a medical facility for treatment.

Additional officers are en route to the scene.

The officer's condition is not known at this time.

An officer has reportedly been shot at the scene, per NBC 5 Chicago.

Police report hearing a conversation between the suspect and a woman inside the residence.

Police confirm a second victim is being transported to the hospital for medical treatment.

Police observed movement at a rear window, where the suspect closed the shade.

Police have a description of the suspect and are coordinating resources for a tactical response. The suspect has been described as a heavy-set Latino man with black hair and a full black beard.

A Police BearCat armored tactical vehicle is on scene. The BearCat is a specialized vehicle used by law enforcement during high-risk or barricade situations to protect officers and safely approach potential threats.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 4640 N Springfield Ave.

According to Samdesk sources, the suspect was taken into custody without incident. The female hostage has been released and was not harmed.

Officers are blocking southbound traffic on Aver & Leland.

Police are requesting an ambulance to check on the person who has been released from the residence.

N Pulaski Rd & Wilson Ave has been designated as the media staging area.

News helicopters have been asked to leave the area to reduce noise during the operation.

The suspect is communicating with police and has agreed to release the two individuals inside.

SWAT is instructing officers to move further away from the residence for safety.

Armored and tactical vehicles enter a narrow alley as officers approach the residence.

The suspect is instructing the woman to call police, indicating he plans to surrender.

Officers throughout the city are blocking streets as the injured officer makes their way towards the hospital.

Police have deployed drones for SWAT operations, and officers are repositioning away from the residence.

The suspect is reportedly yelling that he will not go to jail, prompting officers to exercise caution.

Officers continue managing the scene as tactical units secure the perimeter on the residential street.

The suspect is aware of SWAT presence, comparing it to a movie. The injured officer's condition is still unclear at this time.

Police report hearing a woman pleading with the suspect to put the gun down and speak with officers. Officers note movement in the front window.

The SWAT officer is being transported to a medical facility for treatment.

Additional officers are en route to the scene.

The officer's condition is not known at this time.

An officer has reportedly been shot at the scene, per NBC 5 Chicago.

Police report hearing a conversation between the suspect and a woman inside the residence.

Police confirm a second victim is being transported to the hospital for medical treatment.

Police observed movement at a rear window, where the suspect closed the shade.

Police have a description of the suspect and are coordinating resources for a tactical response. The suspect has been described as a heavy-set Latino man with black hair and a full black beard.

A Police BearCat armored tactical vehicle is on scene. The BearCat is a specialized vehicle used by law enforcement during high-risk or barricade situations to protect officers and safely approach potential threats.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 4640 N Springfield Ave.

According to Samdesk sources, the suspect was taken into custody without incident. The female hostage has been released and was not harmed.

Officers are blocking southbound traffic on Aver & Leland.

Police are requesting an ambulance to check on the person who has been released from the residence.

N Pulaski Rd & Wilson Ave has been designated as the media staging area.

News helicopters have been asked to leave the area to reduce noise during the operation.

The suspect is communicating with police and has agreed to release the two individuals inside.

SWAT is instructing officers to move further away from the residence for safety.

Armored and tactical vehicles enter a narrow alley as officers approach the residence.

The suspect is instructing the woman to call police, indicating he plans to surrender.

Officers throughout the city are blocking streets as the injured officer makes their way towards the hospital.

Police have deployed drones for SWAT operations, and officers are repositioning away from the residence.

The suspect is reportedly yelling that he will not go to jail, prompting officers to exercise caution.

Officers continue managing the scene as tactical units secure the perimeter on the residential street.

The suspect is aware of SWAT presence, comparing it to a movie. The injured officer's condition is still unclear at this time.

Police report hearing a woman pleading with the suspect to put the gun down and speak with officers. Officers note movement in the front window.

The SWAT officer is being transported to a medical facility for treatment.

Additional officers are en route to the scene.

The officer's condition is not known at this time.

An officer has reportedly been shot at the scene, per NBC 5 Chicago.

Police report hearing a conversation between the suspect and a woman inside the residence.

Police confirm a second victim is being transported to the hospital for medical treatment.

Police observed movement at a rear window, where the suspect closed the shade.

Police have a description of the suspect and are coordinating resources for a tactical response. The suspect has been described as a heavy-set Latino man with black hair and a full black beard.

A Police BearCat armored tactical vehicle is on scene. The BearCat is a specialized vehicle used by law enforcement during high-risk or barricade situations to protect officers and safely approach potential threats.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 4640 N Springfield Ave.

According to Samdesk sources, the suspect was taken into custody without incident. The female hostage has been released and was not harmed.

Officers are blocking southbound traffic on Aver & Leland.

Police are requesting an ambulance to check on the person who has been released from the residence.

N Pulaski Rd & Wilson Ave has been designated as the media staging area.

News helicopters have been asked to leave the area to reduce noise during the operation.

The suspect is communicating with police and has agreed to release the two individuals inside.

SWAT is instructing officers to move further away from the residence for safety.

Armored and tactical vehicles enter a narrow alley as officers approach the residence.

The suspect is instructing the woman to call police, indicating he plans to surrender.

Officers throughout the city are blocking streets as the injured officer makes their way towards the hospital.

Police have deployed drones for SWAT operations, and officers are repositioning away from the residence.

The suspect is reportedly yelling that he will not go to jail, prompting officers to exercise caution.

Officers continue managing the scene as tactical units secure the perimeter on the residential street.

The suspect is aware of SWAT presence, comparing it to a movie. The injured officer's condition is still unclear at this time.

Police report hearing a woman pleading with the suspect to put the gun down and speak with officers. Officers note movement in the front window.

The SWAT officer is being transported to a medical facility for treatment.

Additional officers are en route to the scene.

The officer's condition is not known at this time.

An officer has reportedly been shot at the scene, per NBC 5 Chicago.

Police report hearing a conversation between the suspect and a woman inside the residence.

Police confirm a second victim is being transported to the hospital for medical treatment.

Police observed movement at a rear window, where the suspect closed the shade.

Police have a description of the suspect and are coordinating resources for a tactical response. The suspect has been described as a heavy-set Latino man with black hair and a full black beard.

A Police BearCat armored tactical vehicle is on scene. The BearCat is a specialized vehicle used by law enforcement during high-risk or barricade situations to protect officers and safely approach potential threats.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 4640 N Springfield Ave.

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Radio Clips

CPD Zn 1 Β· Jul 20, 12:27PM Β· 0:08
Repeat, say again, last transmission. We've had a SWAT officer with a shot, a SWAT officer with a shot.
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CPD Zn 10 Β· Jul 20, 12:22PM Β· 0:17
I understand. Can you please repeat what you just went over? They had, they were saying that, I'm just letting you know, information only, 4640 North Springfield. It says multiple people shot, and one of them was part of the SWAT team. So that's just information for you.
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CFD (B/U) Β· Jul 20, 12:09PM Β· 0:10
EMS Plan 1, scene of the SWAT incident, 4640 North Springfield. EMS Plan 1, at the SWAT incident, 4640 North Springfield.
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Comments30

JLMB6218912h ago

Mexican and black communities get your act together.

vibe6713h ago

God bless the officer πŸ™πŸ½

ArcadianSinner14h ago

Argentina deserved the L

chicagoUser181738501410h ago

Chicago’s never going red and for that they get what they deserve

charlotteUser19258000079h ago

Police dont deserve this

JLMB6218912h ago

Mexican and black communities get your act together.

vibe6713h ago

God bless the officer πŸ™πŸ½

ArcadianSinner14h ago

Argentina deserved the L

chicagoUser181738501410h ago

Chicago’s never going red and for that they get what they deserve

charlotteUser19258000079h ago

Police dont deserve this

JLMB6218912h ago

Mexican and black communities get your act together.

vibe6713h ago

God bless the officer πŸ™πŸ½

ArcadianSinner14h ago

Argentina deserved the L

chicagoUser181738501410h ago

Chicago’s never going red and for that they get what they deserve

charlotteUser19258000079h ago

Police dont deserve this

JLMB6218912h ago

Mexican and black communities get your act together.

vibe6713h ago

God bless the officer πŸ™πŸ½

ArcadianSinner14h ago

Argentina deserved the L

chicagoUser181738501410h ago

Chicago’s never going red and for that they get what they deserve

charlotteUser19258000079h ago

Police dont deserve this

JLMB6218912h ago

Mexican and black communities get your act together.

vibe6713h ago

God bless the officer πŸ™πŸ½

ArcadianSinner14h ago

Argentina deserved the L

chicagoUser181738501410h ago

Chicago’s never going red and for that they get what they deserve

charlotteUser19258000079h ago

Police dont deserve this

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