3 Chicago Police Officers, Civilian Injured in Shooting

No details have been released concerning a shooting in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood that sent three police officers and a civilian to the hospital.

Aug. 27, 2025

What to know

Three Chicago police officers and one civilian were injured in a police-involved shooting Wednesday morning.
All three officers were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, but the civilian’s condition was unknown.
COPA is investigating the incident and has asked the public to provide information.

By Rebecca Johnson

Source Chicago Tribune

Four people, including three Chicago police officers, were injured in a police-involved shooting Wednesday morning in the Englewood neighborhood, according to fire officials and the Civilian Office of Police Accountability.

The shooting happened in the 5800 block of South Shields Avenue, COPA said.

Fire department spokesperson Larry Merritt said the three officers and one civilian were transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center. He said the officers’ injuries are “nothing that’s life-threatening,” and that he doesn’t know the condition of the civilian.

Chicago police haven’t released any information on the shooting yet.

COPA said it’s investigating and asked anyone with information to call their office at 312-746-3609.

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