Chicago police officer shot in East Chatham, CPD says

CHICAGO (WLS) - A Chicago police officer was shot on the city's South Side on Monday night, CPD said.

Police said the shooting happened in the East Chatham neighborhood near East 80th Street and South Ingleside Avenue.

ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7.to watch The officer was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center.

What led up to the shooting was not immediately clear.

Officials did not immediately say whether anyone else was injured or if any suspects are in custody.

Police are planning to hold a press conference on Monday evening.

Further information was not immediately available.

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