
Five Chicago police officers were hit by a car early Sunday morning while on duty on the city’s west side, the department said. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The officers were helping to disperse a large crowd at 3:20 a.m. when a blue vehicle traveling westbound in an eastbound lane hit them, the Chicago Police Department said. The car allegedly mounted a curb and then hit a police patrol car, a utility pole and a fence before coming to a stop.
Main Idea: Five Chicago police officers were hit by a car while they were breaking up a crowd on the city’s west side early Sunday morning.
Key Points:
The attack on Chicago police may raise concern about street safety and can make large crowds feel less safe for nearby residents and workers.
Police recovered a weapon and made an arrest, which may help reduce immediate risk while the case is still under review.
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