Incident occurred around 9: 15 p.m. on Chicago' s South Side; spokesperson described their conditions as serious
Two Chicago police officers were shot during an “encounter” and were taken to Stroger Hospital on Tue., May 2,2017.
CHICAGO — Two Chicago police officers were shot Tuesday night on the South Side, Chicago Police Department spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said.
The incident occurred around 9: 15 p.m., CBS Chicago reports. The officers, shot during an “encounter, ” were taken to Stroger Hospital in serious but stable condition.
Two CPD officers shot during encounter. Transported to Stroger in serious condition. Superintendent responding to hospital. Updates to follo
One officer was shot in the back and the other was shot in the arm and hip. Guglielmi described their conditions as serious.
Offenders reportedly shot from a vehicle. Witnesses tell CBS Chicago they heard several rounds fired, and a rifle reportedly was recovered as police searched for suspects.
In a tweet from Guglielmi, a search for the suspects is underway.
. @ChicagosMayor responded to Stroger with Supt. Johnson and CPD command staff. Manhunt currently under way for suspects. pic.twitter.com/JgzScwoOPf
Authorities say police Superintendent Eddie Johnson was headed to the hospital.
This is a developing story. Please check back for latest updates.
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