A man was shot by a Chicago police officer and taken into custody following a four-hour standoff Saturday in the Ashburn neighborhood, authorities said.
The incident began when officers responded to gunfire detected by the ShotSpotter system shortly after 3 p.m. on the 8000 block of South Western Avenue, a police source told the Chicago Sun-Times. The male suspect barricaded himself inside a building but was subsequently taken into custody around 7:30 p.m., after negotiations with police. The subject, whose identity has not yet been released, was transported to a hospital and listed in fair condition.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) is currently investigating the officer-involved shooting. According to CBS Chicago, there were no injuries reported among the officers engaged in the standoff that led to Western Avenue being closed for several hours.
Detailed accounts from dispatch communications revealed the tense situation, with police warning, "Have everybody be careful coming up here. The offender has a clear line of sight to the street," as reported by CBS Chicago. During the standoff, SWAT, detectives, and EMS units converged on the location as spectators looked on. The male suspect was shot through the hand and suffered a graze wound to the head.
The close of the standoff came before 8 p.m., with police confirming the suspect's apprehension. Persons with any information relating to the incident are encouraged to contact COPA directly at (312)746-3609 or visit their website.
