A Chicago police sergeant took a bullet to the leg late Saturday on the Far South Side while sitting in a marked patrol car, yet still drove himself to the hospital afterward. He was listed in good condition. Police said a suspect was arrested at the scene and a weapon was recovered. The shooting happened at about 11:11 p.m. in the 11200 block of South Corliss Avenue.
What officials are saying
According to ABC7 Chicago, the sergeant was struck in the leg while seated in a marked patrol car, then drove himself to the hospital, where he was reported in good condition. The outlet reports that a suspect was taken into custody and a weapon was recovered, and that area detectives are handling the investigation. Authorities have not released the identities of either the sergeant or the suspect.
Officer safety and oversight
Incidents of officers being shot have kept public safety officials and community leaders on edge in recent years. According to WTTW News, Chicago police officers shot 12 people, six of them fatally, during the first five months of 2025, matching the total for all of 2024. Advocates have called for closer review of tactics and training, which has increased scrutiny on oversight agencies such as COPA as they investigate officer-involved shootings.
Investigation ongoing
Police say area detectives are still piecing together what led up to the gunfire and have recovered evidence at the scene. No additional information about potential charges or a possible motive has been released. ABC7 Chicago reports that details are still developing and may be updated as detectives continue their work. Hoodline will keep tracking information from police and local outlets and will update this story as officials release more details.
