CBS 2 Chicago wbbm7801059 670 The Score

Local

Gunman Opens Fire On Officers On West Side

Cicero Avenue Shots Fired

Shots were fired at Chicago Police officers overnight in the 100 block of South Cicero Avenue. (Credit: CBS)

Don't Miss This
Don't Miss This

CHICAGO (CBS) — A gunman opened fire at Chicago Police officers overnight on the city’s West Side.

The incident happened just before 2 a.m. Thursday in the 100 block of busy South Cicero Avenue – on the cusp of the West Garfield Park and South Austin neighborhoods.

A man of an unknown age shot at officers, police said. It was not clear how the confrontation began.

No one was struck, and officers did not return fire, police said.

The alleged gunman was arrested following the incident. Charges were pending Thursday morning.

The Sun-Times Media Wire contributed to this report.

Listen Live!

RSS Most Popular News

Follow CBS Chicago

Like us on foursquare

RSS Contests & Promotions

  • Benjamin Moore Which Team Colors Matter Most? May 24, 2013
    Which Team Colors matter most to you? Either way, you could be a winner! Just sign up now for a chance to win $500 Depot Dollars to the Chicago Sports Depot to pick up some gear with your favorite team colors as they battle it out this week!
  • AVEENO® MEN’S “Building a Healthier Foundation” Sweepstakes May 21, 2013
    AVEENO® Men’s™ knows your family is your foundation. And to take good care of them, you need to take good care of yourself. Win a family day at the ballpark from AVEENO® Men’s™.
  • Join Hankook Tire To Reel In The Next Big Catch May 20, 2013
    Join Hankook tire to reel in the next great catch! Click here to go to www.TirePrize.com and enter for your chance to win the ultimate fishing excursion in Puerto Rico!
  • Meet Jim Rome On Set In Los Angeles May 20, 2013
    AutoZone and the Jim Rome Show are giving one winner and a guest a trip to meet Jim Rome in Los Angeles on the set of his Showtime television show! Enter for your chance to win!
WBBM Newsradio 780, Radio Stations & Broadcast Companies, Chicago, IL

Twitter Updates