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Chicago police officer injured after struck by vehicle near Grant Park in South Loop

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CHICAGO (WLS) — A Chicago Police officer is within the hospital after being struck by a automobile close to Grant Park Saturday night time.

Officers recognized a stolen grey Saturn sedan round 9 p.m. and tried to conduct a site visitors cease, in keeping with police.

The automobile fled however got here to a cease as a result of site visitors, police mentioned. That is when officers close by exited their automobile and started approaching on foot.

The unidentified driver then drove up on the curb and struck the officer within the 1200 block of South Michigan Avenue in South Loop, police mentioned.

The officer sustained an damage to his leg and was transported to the hospital in severe however secure situation, officers mentioned.

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There isn’t a one in custody and the seek for the automobile is ongoing. Space One detectives are investigating.

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