advertisement

Two police officers shot on South Side

Two police officers were shot Tuesday night in the Back of the Yards neighborhood on the South Side, Chicago police said.

They were shot about 9:10 p.m. during an "encounter" on the 4300 block of South Ashland, police said. They were taken in serious condition to Stroger Hospital, where their conditions stabilized. Mayor Rahm Emanuel went to the hospital and left about 10:35 p.m.

For the complete story, visit chicago.suntimes.com.

Article Comments
Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked. If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.