A Chicago police officer was struck by a vehicle near Museum Campus. DuSable Lake Shore Drive reopened after being shut down from Balbo to 18th Street
DuSable Lake Shore Drive reopened after being shut down from Balbo to 18th Street. A Chicago police officer was struck by a vehicle near Museum CampusA Chicago police officer is recovering after being struck by a driver on DuSable Lake Shore Drive on Friday night.
The chaotic scene shut down both directions of the drive between Balbo and 18th Street near Museum Campus. Police said it started when, at about 8:12 p.m., officers noticed a vehicle matching the description of one that was wanted in connection to an aggravated battery to a police officer earlier this month. After police stopped the vehicle, the driver reversed and hit the officer who was approaching on foot.
An officer fired their weapon, but no one was hit, police said. That's when police said the wanted vehicle drove off southbound, and came to a stop near 72nd and Vincennes.Police said the officer struck by the vehicle was transported to a local hospital, and is listed in good condition with a broken leg. No one else was injured.
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