Chicago police officer fires gun in Austin neighborhood traffic stop

A uniformed Chicago police officer fired a gun during a traffic stop overnight in the Austin neighborhood, Chicago police said.

Officers from the Harrison (11th) District were on patrol when they conducted a traffic stop in the 4700 block of West Fifth Avenue at 12:38 a.m. Monday. A man was driving the vehicle, and police observed a firearm on his lap. Police requested more officers to the scene, and during the encounter with the driver, the officer fired a gun, according to police.

There were no reports of anyone struck by gunfire, police said.

Both officers were transported to a hospital for observation. The Chicago Fire Department treated the driver at the scene for minor injuries caused by broken glass. The driver was taken into custody, and a firearm was recovered at the scene. The Investigative Response Team was at the scene, Chicago police said.

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating the specifics of the incident, including the use of force. The officers will be placed on routine administrative duties for a minimum of 30 days, police said.

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