A police-involved shooting on Chicago's South Side on Friday evening left two people wounded near East 79th Street and South Ingleside Avenue in the Grand Crossing neighborhood. Emergency officials said one person was in serious condition and the other in fair condition. Chicago police reported that no officers were injured.
What officials are saying
According to ABC7 Chicago, Chicago Fire Department officials said two people were shot at the intersection, with one listed in fair condition and the other in serious condition. Sources told ABC7 that the person in serious condition was shot by Chicago police. Chicago police confirmed there was a police-involved shooting and said no officers were hurt. Early Saturday morning, authorities had not released further details, including hospital destinations or suspect information.
Oversight and next steps
Under city protocol, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability is typically notified of officer-involved shootings and opens an independent review. In past incidents, COPA has responded to scenes and later posted case materials and video. COPA is asking anyone with information or video to contact the office as investigators work the case.
79th Street context
The stretch of East 79th that runs through Grand Crossing has been the site of repeated violent incidents over the years, a pattern reflected in local news coverage and police reports. FOX 32 Chicago and other outlets have reported multiple shootings along 79th Street in Grand Crossing in recent years.
Authorities said information remained limited early Saturday and did not immediately release additional details beyond confirming a police-involved shooting. This story will be updated as officials provide more information.
