Chicago crime: Suspect hit by gunfire during police shooting in South Shore, COPA says

CHICAGO - The gunman was shot during a police shooting in the South Shore neighborhood last Friday, according to the Civilian Office of Police Accountability.

Initial information on the shooting from the Chicago Police Department indicated that no injuries were reported.

The backstory:

The incident began a little after 2 p.m. on Friday in the 2000 block of E. 71st Street when officers saw the gunman fire multiple shots in the direction of an unknown victim, CPD said.

The gunman fled on foot, and both officers gave chase. COPA said the officers commanded the gunman to stop, and one of them fired their gun.

Investigators later determined the suspect was hit by gunfire. 

Police on Monday confirmed the suspect appeared to have been hit by the officer's gunfire. The suspect sought medical attention at a hospital but left prior to being treated.

It was also unclear what the extent of the suspect's injuries were.

The suspect was not in custody as of Monday.

What's next:

The officers were placed on administrative duties for at least 30 days during the investigation, led by COPA.

What you can do:

Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact COPA at 312-746-3609 or by visiting ChicagoCOPA.org.