2 cops hurt, suspect in custody after overnight SWAT standoff in Logan Square, Chicago police say
- Two police officers were injured during an overnight SWAT standoff with a suspect who shot a rifle multiple times.
Two police officers were hurt after a suspect shot a rifle during an overnight SWAT standoff, police said.
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Chicago police said they were called to a home in the 3400-block of West Wrightwood Avenue at about 11:43 a.m. for a well-being check.
CPD said they received reports of an altercation between a 75-year-old woman and a man she knew. His age was not released by police.
The man then pulled out a riffle in the direction of police and barricaded himself inside the home.
CPD's SWAT team then responded and a standoff began.
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The suspect shot his riffle multiple times. Two officers had minor injuries from fragmented rounds.
A ballistic shield was also struck by gunfire, police said.
The standoff came to an end at about 4:57 a.m. as the suspect was taken into custody at about 4:57 a.m.
He was taken to an area hospital; police did not say if he had any injuries.
The 75-year-old woman was taken to an area hospital for observation but has since been released.
Multiple weapons were recovered at the scene.
No other information was available.
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