Chicago police officer shot in East Chatham: What we know so far

A Chicago police officer was shot on the city's South Side near 8200 block of South Drexel Avenue in the East Chatham neighborhood, and was transported to University of Chicago Hospital in critical condition. The shooting occurred just before 10 p.m., and authorities are expected to deliver an update near the University of Chicago Hospital. Police are searching for suspects, deploying tactical units, drones, and helicopters in their search.

The female officer was transported by other officers in a squad car to University of Chicago Hospital. Multiple police sources confirmed the shooting. The incident occurred at East 82nd Street and South Drexel Avenue in Chatham. The officer's condition was not immediately known, according to CPD officials.

A large police presence was observed near the location of the shooting.

Tactical units were on scene, and police deployed drones and helicopters in their search for suspects. No further information about the shooting was immediately available.

"Chicago police officer shot in Chatham, CPD officials say"

"An officer was shot and taken to University of Chicago hospital in a squad car, officials told ABC7. CPD said their condition was not yet known. No further information is available."

"According to Chicago police, authorities are expected to deliver an update near the University of Chicago Hospital."

"The shooting occurred near the 8200 block of South Drexel Avenue in the city's East Chatham neighborhood."

More details are awaited.