Person Shot in Thigh During Gun Struggle With Chicago Police in Fuller Park

Chicago police responded to reports of a sizable crowd gathering in the 5300 block of South Princeton Avenue in Fuller Park around 12:30 a.m. Saturday. Officers from the 9th District Tactical Team arrived at the scene and began working to clear the area, according to department statements.

As officers worked to disperse the gathering, they identified an individual they believed to be carrying a firearm and moved to detain that person. The situation escalated when a physical confrontation broke out between the suspect and police during the attempted apprehension.

The gun discharged during the struggle, striking the individual in the thigh. Chicago police confirmed that officers did not discharge any weapons during the incident, and emergency responders transported the injured person to University of Chicago Medical Center where they were listed in good condition.

No additional injuries were sustained during the confrontation, police said. The department’s Investigative Response Team has assumed responsibility for the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.