Chicago police officer shot in Lincoln Park near North and Sheffield after altercation at Ulta Beauty

The taking pictures occurred within the 1000-block of West North Avenue, on the North & Sheffield Commons shopping center.

Officers mentioned the officer was shot within the cheek and brought to Illinois Masonic Hospital for therapy in good situation. He was launched from the hospital round 8 p.m. and stopped on the 18th District earlier than heading house to his household, spokesperson Tom Ahern mentioned.

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Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown mentioned the incident began when a seemingly unusual and erratic buyer contained in the Ulta Magnificence retailer caught workers’ and clients’ consideration. After a confrontation inside, it became a scuffle with a safety guard that spilled into the road. The guard known as for police and when officers arrived, the shopper pulled out a gun. The shooter fired three pictures, however the officer was solely struck as soon as within the face.

A brief cellular phone video clip exhibits the officer leaning in opposition to a silver automotive simply moments after he was struck by a bullet in his cheek, clients nonetheless scrambling, as colleagues rushed to his support.

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No additional particulars concerning the officer have been launched pending notification of their household. Officers didn’t hearth their weapons, Brown mentioned.

Supt. Brown mentioned Chicago police have been extraordinarily fast to reply to each the incident on the Ulta retailer and the taking pictures itself as a result of the division has elevated patrols in that space as a part of their total citywide security plan following some focused shoplifting.

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Dozens of investigators fanned out throughout the North Aspect buying heart, gathering surveillance video and marking bullet casings. Police confirmed they took the gunman into custody and mentioned they recovered a handgun they consider was used within the taking pictures.

Alderman Brian Hopkins confirmed the shop has been subjected to organized shoplifting schemes previously.

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