Early Tuesday in Lincoln Square, a 21-year-old Chicago police recruit became the unintended target in a shooting incident while driving, according to reports from the Chicago Sun-Times. The young recruit was behind the wheel on the 2600 block of West Gunnison Street, when suddenly shots rang out, striking him in the back which resulted in his vehicle colliding with a parked car around 12:15 a.m.
The police recruit was transported to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center and is reportedly in good condition, while the 24-year-old passenger accompanying him was left unharmed during the event. No one is in custody, and the investigation is ongoing, led by Area 3 detectives.
In a similar account by FOX 32 Chicago, the incident took place as the recruit and his 24-year-old passenger, who later refused treatment, were making their way down West Gunnison Street.
