CHICAGO (CBS)– An 18-year-old man was fatally shot by an officer during a confrontation in Portage Park overnight.
According to police, 16th District officers were engaged in a foot pursuit in the 3500 block of North Laramie Avenue just after midnight. Police said the pursuit led to a confrontation, in the 5200 block of West Eddy Street, when the offender showed a gun.
Police confirmed an officer shot the offender during the confrontation. According to police, the 18-year-old offender was taken to a hospital in critical condition and later pronounced dead.
Suspect’s firearm recovered at the scene. #ChicagoPolice pic.twitter.com/hwOSbv4BOD
— Tom Ahern (@TomAhernCPD) March 31, 2021
Police tweeted a photo of a gun that was recovered from the scene. Police said the gun belongs to the person who was shot.
The officer involved was not injured.