CHICAGO (CBS) — A 40-year-old Chicago police officer was shot in the West Englewood neighborhood Saturday morning while serving a warrant.
According to CPD spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi, the offender, Michael Blackman, fled the scene and is considered armed and dangerous. A search is underway for the gunman.
READ MORE: Chicago Weather: Rain Tapers Saturday Night, But More Scattered Showers SundayMichael Blackman, 45, is wanted related to this morning's shooting of a Chicago Police Officer. This offender is also the alleged suspect from Wednesday's shooting on the 200 block of N Milwaukee.
Dial 911 if you see this wanted offender or send tips to https://t.co/GRyPMgD0FA. pic.twitter.com/Qpz7sbsY2E
— Chicago Police (@Chicago_Police) September 21, 2019
Police said the incident took place in the 1900 block of West 65th Street.
The alleged suspect in this police shooting is Michael Blackman. The suspected gunman from the shooting in 200 BLK of N. MILWAUKEE. Consider him armed and dangerous.
— Anthony Guglielmi (@AJGuglielmi) September 21, 2019
Chicago police said the officer was transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center and sources say he was shot twice in the groin. Guglielmi said the officer is completing surgery, and his condition has been stabilized.
CPD Supt. Eddie Johnson said the officer had the “self awareness to make his own tourniquet while his partners maintained pressure on the gunshot wound on the way to the hospital.”
The trauma surgeon on call addressed the media and said the officer had wounds to his left groin as well as two holes in his left lower leg that involved one of the largest veins in the leg. She said the officer came in bleeding to death and was taken right to surgery. The officer also has significant fractures in the leg.
Blood transfusions were started in the emergency room. The surgeon said the officer has been stabilized but will need additional operations.
BREAKING: Sources say @chicago_police officer shot near 64th & Winchester, serving warrant for suspect in Fulton River District shooting.
— Suzanne Le Mignot (@SuzanneLeMignot) September 21, 2019
Police confirmed the officer, who was shot near 64th and Winchester, was serving a warrant for the Fulton River District shooting suspect. The shooting suspect is Michael Blackman.
In that case, a 28-year-old woman was shot in the Fulton River District by a man on a bicycle Wednesday in the 200 block of North Milwaukee Avenue.
Detectives are closing in on identify a person of interest to question in reference to the shooting in the 200 blk of N. Milwaukee on Wednesday. If you recognize this man, please call us! 911 or anonymously at https://t.co/smDNzhHwRs pic.twitter.com/4OpgPAF0eT
READ MORE: At Least 16 People Shot, 1 Killed In Gun Violence In Chicago This Weekend— Chicago Police (@Chicago_Police) September 20, 2019
The man believed to be Blackman was seen on surveillance video on the bike after shooting the woman in broad daylight. Police released new images of the suspect on Thursday.
New surveillance photos from the shooting incident in the 200 block of North Milwaukee, on September 18, 2019. Please send info to https://t.co/smDNzhpVsS if you recognize this individual. Area Central Detectives are investigating. pic.twitter.com/Ke4p1lamQQ
— Chicago Police (@Chicago_Police) September 19, 2019
Sources told CBS 2 the suspect bailed out of a window of the house after shooting at police. SWAT is now searching for him, source say.
Sources say man bailed out of a window of the house after shooting at police. SWAT searching for him now.
— Suzanne Le Mignot (@SuzanneLeMignot) September 21, 2019
Sources say the officer seriously injured is part of the fugitive apprehension unit. Fellow officers put him in squad car and brought him to Advocate Christ Medical Center.
In a press conference, officials said the officer had lost a significant amount of blood by the time he arrived at the hospital.
Police sources say Michael Blackman had flat bike tire fixed before shooting. Used credit card to pay for it. Tracked down by credit card.
— Suzanne Le Mignot (@SuzanneLeMignot) September 21, 2019
According to sources, Blackman’s criminal record includes charges of driving with a suspended license, cocaine possession, burglary, domestic battery, theft and disorderly conduct.
Johnson warned residents to be aware that Blackman is on the loose and may be armed.
“He is a dangerous individual,” Johnson said.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot spoke at a press conference Saturday and said “we are reminded of the sacrifice our officers make every day.” She asked Chicago to pray for the responder and his family and thanked the Chicago police.
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