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CHICAGO (WLS) — A firearm was discharged amid an altercation involving officers from the Chicago Police Department on the city’s Southwest Side, according to authorities.
Two teenagers, both 17, were detained following allegations that a gun was brandished at a woman, as reported by the CPD.
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The confrontation took place around 3:36 p.m. on the 3700 block of West 71st Street in the West Lawn neighborhood, police indicated.
According to police, the female victim reported that a male suspect in a Chevrolet SUV had aimed a gun at her during an argument. Officers subsequently tracked down the vehicle in question.
The vehicle’s driver, a 17-year-old male, was apprehended without resistance, and a weapon was retrieved from him, police stated. Meanwhile, another 17-year-old male suspect exited the car and attempted to flee the scene.
While trying to arrest the second teen, CPD officers struggled with the suspect, and a firearm that was concealed in his clothing was discharged, officials said. The offender was arrested and taken to a hospital with minor injuries.
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No injuries were reported in the incident.
Charges are pending against the two 17-year-old suspects.
COPA is investigating, CPD said.
No further information was available.
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