Chicago police officer shot, man killed in Humboldt Park

A man is dead and a Chicago police officer is hospitalized after a shooting in Humboldt Park on Thursday night.
Just after 10:30 a.m., Chicago police said tactical officers tried to stop a man in an alley in the 4300 block of W. North Avenue. As officers approached, police said the man took off running into a backyard.
Police said when officers caught up to him and tried to detain him, the man's gun went off, hitting the police officer in the leg. Police said the officer then fired back, hitting the man.
The man was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he died. He has not been identified.
The Chicago police officer was rushed to Stroger Hospital with a gunshot wound to his leg. He was listed in serious condition.
Chicago police said a gun was recovered at the scene.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is leading the investigation and the officers involved will be placed on administrative duties.

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