1 in custody after shooting with off-duty officer in Morgan Park – NBC Chicago

On Tuesday morning, a shootout occurred in the Morgan Park neighborhood on the south side of Chicago between an off-duty Chicago police officer and several armed men.

At about 5:30 a.m., the officer was attacked by several armed men in the 10800 block of South Campbell Avenue and a shootout ensued, Chicago police said.

No injuries were reported, police and Chicago Fire Department spokesman Larry Langford said.

The shooters fled in a dark car, but a suspect was arrested near the scene, officials said.

The officer involved in the shooting will be assigned to routine administrative duties for at least 30 days.

The investigation was conducted by the Civilian Office of Police Accountability.