Shots fired at Chicago police lead to chase, crash and arrest in Gresham neighborhood

The Brief

  • A suspect was arrested after firing shots at Chicago police and leading officers on a chase in the Gresham neighborhood early Monday.
  • No officers were struck, but two were taken to a hospital for observation after the suspect crashed into parked cars and tried to flee on foot.
  • A gun was recovered and traffic was shut down for several hours.

CHICAGO A suspect was arrested after shooting at Chicago police officers and crashing his car during a chase Monday morning in the Gresham neighborhood.

What we know:

The shooting happened just after 6 a.m. in the 7500 block of South Peoria Street, according to Chicago police. Officers were sitting inside two marked CPD vehicles when someone started firing shots in their direction.

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