Chicago shooting: U.S. Marshal, K-9 wounded in shootout involving CPD in Belmont Cragin

Chicago police mentioned their officers and U.S. Marshals Nice Lakes Regional Fugitive Process Power had been trying to apprehend a suspect within the 5200-block of W. Belmont Ave. when the suspect fired pictures round 1:23 p.m.

Police mentioned a U.S. Marshal and his Okay-9 canine had been struck. A Chicago police officer returned fireplace, however didn’t strike anybody.

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The Okay-9 was rushed to MedVet, a 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital. Chicago fireplace officers mentioned an ambulance was referred to as to the veterinary clinic for the U.S. Marshal, who was shot within the hand. He is anticipated to be OK.

Two suspects had been taken into custody, Chicago police mentioned. An investigation into the incident is underway.

The CPD officer who fired pictures shall be positioned on routine administrative duties for not less than 30 days, police mentioned. The Civilian Workplace of Police Accountability will conduct an investigation into the officer’s use of pressure.