Chicago, Illinois – A Chicago police officer was injured and a 26-year-old man was fatally shot during an exchange of gunfire at a traffic stop, according to police officials.
The incident occurred in the Humboldt Park neighborhood on the city’s West Side. The wounded officer, shot in the wrist, is hospitalized in good condition. Four other officers who were not shot are also hospitalized for observation.
The man who fired shots was identified as Dexter Reed, 26, and succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds at a hospital following the shooting. The details of the exchange of gunfire have not been fully disclosed by the authorities.
Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling expressed hopes for the wounded officer’s speedy recovery during a meeting of the Chicago Police Board following the incident.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is conducting an investigation into the shooting. The officers involved will be placed on administrative duties for 30 days as per standard procedure.
The ShotSpotter gunshot-detection system reportedly picked up more than 50 rounds, and a firearm was recovered from the scene of the shooting.
This incident adds to the growing concern over gun violence in Chicago, with recent shootings resulting in multiple casualties in the city. Police continue their efforts to address the issue and ensure public safety amidst escalating incidents of violence.