Chicago police said no officers were hurt Thursday following reports of a shooting involving police in the South Chicago neighborhood that sent a police officer and a youth to the hospital.
COPA announced on X that it was responding to the reported shooting just before 12:30 p.m. in the 8100 block of South Merrill Avenue.
COPA is responding to an officer-involved shooting in the 8000 block of South Crandon. If you or anyone you know has any information related to this incident, please contact our office at 312-746-3609 or visit https://t.co/LqABRQUFLE
— COPA (@ChicagoCOPA) February 5, 2026
No officers were injured, according to Chicago police spokesperson Tom Ahern. A minor was transported to Comer Children’s Hospital, while the officer was transported to UChicago Medicine. Both were taken in good condition, according to Chicago Fire Department spokesperson Larry Merritt.
Ahern said police were still gathering details on the incident.
