A man who fired at officers responding to a shooting Saturday morning in West Ridge was shot, Chicago police said.
A 39-year-old man was walking about 9:30 a.m. in the 2600 block of West Farwell Avenue when a 23-year-old man following him opened fire, striking the victim in the shoulder, police said.
As paramedics were rendering aid to the victim and officers were investigating the scene, the gunman emerged from an alley and fired shots at the officers, hitting a Chicago Fire Department ambulance, police said.
The gunman continued to shoot at officers from different locations as officers returned fire. He was shot multiple times, then taken into custody and transported to St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, where he was listed in critical condition, police said.
The 39-year-old victim was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was treated for his wound and released, police said.
No other injuries were reported and a weapon was recovered at the scene, police said. The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating, and the officers involved have been placed on administrative duties for 30 days.
In a statement, Ald. Debra Silverstein (50th) said she met with the victim at his home Saturday afternoon. “He is doing well. I pray for his speedy recovery.
“I am very upset to report that there was a shooting this morning in our neighborhood,” Silverstein said in a statement to constituents. “Thank you to the local police for responding so quickly and preventing a greater tragedy from occurring.”
A gunman fired at police and paramedics from different locations on Saturday in West Ridge, striking an ambulance. No officers or paramedics were hurt. Police eventually shot the gunman, wounding him.
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