Preliminary Statement on Police-Involved Shooting – In the 1300 block of W. Hastings

24 Dec 21 - Preliminary Statement on Police-Involved Shooting in the 1300 block of W
CHICAGO – On Friday, December 24, 2021, at approximately 10:45 p.m., 12^th District (Near West) tactical officers were on patrol in the 1300 block of W. Hastings when they observed two male subjects brandishing handguns.  As officers approached the male subjects, one of the subjects fired at the officers. The officers returned fire, striking the offender.  The offender was transported to an area hospital for treatment with non-life-threatening injuries.  The second offender fled on foot and was placed into custody by responding officers. There were no officers struck by gunfire. However, the officers were transported to an area hospital for observation. Two weapons were recovered on scene.