A Chicago Police officer fired a shot at an armed robber early Thursday on the South Side, police said.
Police responded to a call of a person shot about 3:10 a.m. in the 6800 block of South Peoria Avenue, police News Affairs Officer Ron Gaines said.
When police arrived at the scene, the person had not been shot but was the victim of an armed robbery, Gaines said. Officers found the robber and chased him on foot, police said.
The robber showed his weapon to the officers and an officer fired one shot at him and missed, Gaines said. The robber was arrested and a weapon was recovered.
Charges are pending early Thursday, police said.
CTA #67 buses are temporarily rerouted in both directions near 69th, Morgan and Halsted streets, according to a CTA alert.
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:49 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:49:53 GMT
Mayor Emanuel will celebrate two years in office by unveiling "Elevate Chicago" on Thursday, a series of construction projects to improve Navy Pier and McCormick Place.
Mayor Emanuel will celebrate two years in office by unveiling "Elevate Chicago" on Thursday, a series of construction projects to improve Navy Pier and McCormick Place.
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:26 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:26:02 GMT
Seven juveniles were arrested Saturday night after police responded to groups of teens running through traffic around North Michigan Avenue on the Gold Coast.
Seven juveniles were arrested Saturday night after police responded to groups of teens running through traffic around North Michigan Avenue on the Gold Coast.
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:12 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:12:56 GMT
Three men were killed and at least 10 other people were hurt -- including a 12-year-old boy left in critical condition -- in shootings around the city since Friday night.
Three men were killed and at least 10 other people were hurt -- including a 12-year-old boy left in critical condition -- in shootings around the city since Friday night.
Friday, May 17 2013 10:37 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:37:06 GMT
On Friday, the current Chicago Teacher's Union President Karen Lewis announced that she has been re-elected and says she won with 80 percent of the vote.
On Friday, the current Chicago Teacher's Union President Karen Lewis announced that she has been re-elected and says she won with 80 percent of the vote.
