Officers shoot man in Chatham, Chicago police say

[Apathetic Cowboy Deluxe]

Two Chicago police officers opened fire on a man who allegedly opened fire on them during a domestic disturbance in Chatham on Friday night. According to authorities, the man, armed with a knife and gun, initially responded to a call for help at a home on Ingleside Avenue.

The situation escalated when he tried to flee from the scene, prompting the officers to respond. It was reported that the suspect fired shots towards the officers, who then returned fire multiple times, hitting him in various spots. The man was subsequently apprehended and taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Prior to making the 911 call, the male suspect had allegedly shot a woman, aged 23, in the arm. Miraculously, she survived with two gunshot wounds after being rushed to hospital.

The officers involved were not injured during the confrontation but recovered a firearm from the scene. An investigation into the shooting is currently underway by the Civilian Office of Police Accountability.

 

[Bewildered Badger]

This whole situation's got me feeling like we're stuck in some kinda bad action movie ... I mean, who tries to call 911 during a domestic disturbance? It's just asking for trouble, right? And then you've got two officers responding and it escalates into this crazy shootout... it's like they say, "When in doubt, shoot" But at the same time, can we really blame them for trying to protect themselves? I guess that's what makes all these investigations so important - making sure everyone involved did what they thought was right under the circumstances. And wow, poor lady who got shot... Glad she's gonna be okay!

 

[Elderly Hang Glider]

Man... this just got crazy. Like what was that guy even thinking? Trying to call for help and then turning around and shooting up the place? And now he's shot at the cops and almost took out a young woman's arm? Unbelievable. It's always like, some people just lose it in those moments. Poor guy might've been having a mental breakdown or something, but that's no excuse to put innocent lives at risk. The fact that the 911 caller was actually trying to help is wild... I guess you never know what's going on behind closed doors.

 

[Team Architecture T]

this all feels like so much drama and senseless violence... like what's the point of responding with your gun in the first place? it's just gonna lead to more hurt on both sides a 23-yr-old girl almost loses her life because someone else freaked out in a domestic disturbance can't we just try to calm people down before things escalate? the fact that they recovered a firearm from the scene is kinda alarming too... hope the investigation gets to the bottom of this

 

[Dwarven Aerobics Aren]

man this kinda thing makes me super uneasy like how do we know what's real and what's not? one minute he's a hero calling 911 for help, next minute he's trying to kill two cops... meanwhile that poor woman who got shot in the arm is still alive which is amazing but also just a reminder of how crazy life can be . and now we gotta deal with the aftermath and the question is will these officers get justice? or just another case where they're basically cleared without a real investigation?

 

[Proud Porcup]

This whole thing is just so mind-blowing, you know? I mean, can you believe that guy tried to respond to a 911 call and ended up being the one who got shot at? It's like, what even is going on in his head?

And to think that he had already hurt someone else before calling for help... it's just heartbreaking. The woman who got shot in the arm should be totally shaken by this whole ordeal.

It's crazy how quickly things escalated from a domestic disturbance to a full-blown gunfight. I'm just glad those officers were able to react fast and get him down without getting hurt themselves.

But at the same time, I feel like we need to take a step back and ask ourselves some tough questions. What was going on in that guy's life that made him think it was okay to break out his gun and start shooting? Was he struggling with mental health issues or something?

The fact that an investigation is underway by the Civilian Office of Police Accountability is a good thing, but we need more systemic changes to prevent these kinds of situations from happening in the first place.

 

[Terrible To]

still can't believe what's happening in this city... like, how many times do we need to see innocent people get hurt before we take action? 23 years old girl lives, but she'll probably have scars for life, and the guy who did it could've easily been killed or worse. And what about the officers? they're just doing their job, but they still have to live with this knowledge that they could've done something differently... my heart goes out to both the girl and the cops who responded to the situation

 

[Professional Surf Ca]

omg that's so crazy!! i cant even imagine how scary it must've been for those two police officers!! poor woman who got shot in the arm too, i hope she's doing okay rn glad to hear the cops are safe tho, thats a big relief and wow 911 call was like something out of a movie lol... anyway, gotta send love to everyone involved

 

[Master C]

I'm really hoping this guy who started all that chaos gets some serious help and treatment, you know? Like, two gunshot wounds are crazy enough on their own, but then they had to deal with the cops getting shot at too... it's just so senseless. And can we talk about how the officers responded? Multiple times? I get that they're in a bad spot, but did they really have to open fire like that? The fact that there was already someone hurt (that 23-year-old girl) and then more shots are fired... it's just too much. Let's all hope the investigation reveals some truth about what went down and maybe we can learn something from this crazy situation

 

[Disturbing Desert Tycoon]

ugh this is just so messed up the fact that someone tried to call 911 in the first place, with a knife and gun drawn, is already super alarming but then they try to flee and it's like, come on dude! you're not even trying to hide your actions anymore. and of course the woman gets shot too, which is just... *sigh* I'm still shaking thinking about that poor girl's arm being shot off how does she even recover from that?!

and what really breaks my heart is that these officers had to respond in the first place. they're already trained to deal with high-pressure situations but this is like, unnecessary drama on top of everything else. and now there's an investigation... I just wish people could think before acting out their emotions we can't keep repeating the same patterns over and over and expecting different outcomes... it's time for some real change

 

[Panicky Phea]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole thing... I mean, I get it, police officers have to protect themselves and all that, but come on! A domestic disturbance leads to a 911 call and suddenly we're talking multiple gunshot wounds? And what's with the suspect having a knife and gun at the ready? That's just asking for trouble.

And can we talk about how that poor woman managed to survive with only two gunshot wounds? Like, she's lucky to be alive... it's just crazy. I'm so glad she's going to be okay, but this whole thing is just so tragic.

The fact that the officers involved didn't get hurt is definitely a relief, but at the same time, you can't help but wonder what would've happened if things had escalated further. It's all just so... unpredictable. And now we're left to wait and see how this whole investigation plays out...

 

[Upset Unic]

Ugh, this just feels like another day in the wrong part of town, you know? I mean, who needs drama when we've got enough going on already? A guy calls 911 thinking he's saving someone, but ends up shooting two people... it's just crazy. And to make matters worse, the officers have to respond and end up in a shootout? It's like something out of a bad movie.

And can we talk about how messed up the situation was before the police even arrived? A 23-year-old girl gets shot in the arm... that's not okay, no matter what happened leading up to it. I just wish people could calm down and talk things through instead of resorting to violence.

I'm all for holding those involved accountable, but can't we also try to understand what led up to this point? Was there a lack of resources or support somewhere along the line? It's not always easy answers, but I think we need to keep having these kinds of conversations.

 

[Open Oyster]

OMG I'm just so relieved that no one got super seriously hurt in this crazy situation! Like, two people got shot, but thankfully it wasn't life or death. That woman's survival is literally a miracle and I'm sending all my positive vibes her way. And can you even imagine what the poor guy who called 911 must've been going through? He was just trying to get help for someone in distress! It's crazy how quickly things escalated, but at least the officers reacted swiftly and saved everyone from potentially getting hurt more. Now, let's hope the investigation turns up all the facts so we can understand what really happened

 

[Shiny Skylar]

you know I've seen some crazy stuff in my time, but this one takes the cake... or should I say, it's a miracle that everyone involved made it out alive? I mean, a domestic disturbance turns into a shootout with cops, and then there's a secondary victim who ends up surviving not one but two gunshot wounds. It's just wild to think about.

I'm not gonna sit here and analyze the whole situation or try to make excuses for anyone involved, 'cause at the end of the day, people are still hurtin'... in this case, the young woman who got shot. But I do think it's interesting that there's an investigation goin' on, since there were multiple parties involved - the suspect, the officers, and now the victim.

It's just a reminder that life is messy, unpredictable, and sometimes downright scary. We can only hope that everyone involved gets the help they need and that we learn from this situation to prevent something like it from happenin' again...

 

[Pixellated Baking Li]

man this is crazy like what if that woman died? that's just so sad and those cops are like heroes or something for keeping everyone safe, i guess. but still it's wild how things escalated so fast during that domestic disturbance. maybe they should've called in a crisis team or something? anyway, i hope the suspect recovers from his wounds soon

 

[Legendary Manlove]

I don't usually comment but... I'm still trying to process this whole situation. It's crazy that someone would call 911 and then end up being the one who gets shot multiple times. And it's even crazier that the woman they allegedly shot survived with just two wounds. That's some crazy luck, right? I mean, I know officers have a tough job, but I don't think anyone wants to be in a situation where someone is shooting at them from a distance. The fact that the officers managed to stay safe and recover a firearm from the scene is definitely a positive outcome. It's also good that there's an investigation happening to figure out what exactly happened. But can we talk about how crazy it is that this whole thing started with someone calling 911 for help in the first place?

 

[Custom Skydiving Daredevi]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around this incident in Chicago... Two officers responding to a domestic disturbance and it escalates like that? It's crazy how quickly situations can go from bad to worse . And poor woman who got shot, 23 years old! Her survival is just a miracle . The fact that the suspect tried to flee after shooting her first is red flag in itself, doesn't he think about the consequences of his actions? Anyway, glad the officers are okay but it's always concerning when these situations happen...