Three Suspects in Custody After Allegedly Firing at Police in Chicago’s Mayfair Area

Three people were arrested following an overnight altercation in the Mayfair district of Chicago after they allegedly opened fire on police officers. According to ABC7 Chicago, the incident happened early on Wednesday after a patrol unit came across a suspicious car that fit the description of an armed person. Several people got out of the car and ran away on foot when the officers approached them, creating a chaotic scene that would soon require more law enforcement personnel.

Around 2:12 a.m., the situation in the 4600 block of North Knox Avenue escalated. Officers acknowledged that the description fit, then tried to approach a parked automobile when the occupants scattered and gunfire erupted. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, a quick arrest resulted in the instant capture of one suspect, but as one of the cops pursued, they were forced to seek cover from the resulting gunfire. The gunfire served as a sobering reminder of the threats that can arise during regular patrols, but the responding officers were calm and did not retaliate.

Reinforcement was on the way as the situation worsened. Two more suspects were taken into custody after more police units arrived and began a methodical search. Fortunately, no injuries were reported on either side of the law following the arrests, and police retrieved four firearms. In sharp contrast to what may have happened given the severity of the situation, the engagement ended without any more bloodshed.

Detectives from Area Five have assumed charge of the investigation and are assembling the story of the mayhem that occurred early in the morning. The suspects’ accusations are still pending, so while the criminal justice system processes the incident, a legal evaluation will come soon after the physical altercation. According to the ABC7 Chicagonotes, the policemen involved, who were unharmed but clearly shaken, followed protocol by not firing their weapons throughout the confrontation.

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