Chicago shootings this weekend: At least 11 shot, 2 killed in city gun violence, police department says

The Chicago Police Department and the Civilian Office of Police Accountability are investigating a officer-involved shooting that’s what happened on saturday morning in the north side of the city.

Officers exchanged gunfire with an armed suspect after responding to the scene of an earlier shooting, police said.

A 39-year-old victim was shot about 9:35 a.m. while walking in the 2600 block of West Farwell Avenue, Chicago police said. An armed criminal approached the victim from behind and shot him in the shoulder. Officers and paramedics arrived while neighbors in the area immediately rendered aid to the victim as the suspect fled.

Around 9:55 a.m., the 23-year-old gunman walked out of an alley and fired at officers and paramedics, police said. The suspect continued to exchange gunfire with the officers over the course of about two minutes, Chicago police officials said.

The gunman was shot multiple times by officers in the 6800 block of North Washtenaw Avenue, police said. Officers treated the man and he was taken to a local hospital, where he was initially listed in critical condition.

The 39-year-old victim was treated for a gunshot wound and released from the hospital, police said. The victim’s gender and identity were not immediately known.

No police officers or CFD members were injured in the incident, CPD said. No additional information was immediately available. CPD and COPA continue to investigate.