NewsChicago Sun-TimesJuly 4, 2026Illinois
Two Chicago Police Officers and Suspect Wounded in South Shore Shooting
Two Chicago police officers and a suspect were hospitalized following a shooting incident in the South Shore neighborhood on Friday evening. The officers sustained non-life-threatening injuries during a foot chase and struggle, while the suspect remains in critical condition.
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The incident resulted in the hospitalization of two public servants and a suspect, triggering a mandatory 30-day administrative duty period for the officers involved and an ongoing investigation by the Civilian Office of Police Accountability.
Key Facts
- Two Chicago police officers, Carl Williams (27) and Esteban Cervantes (30), were shot and wounded on Friday.
- The suspect was shot multiple times and is in critical condition at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
- The incident began around 5 p.m. after officers stopped a vehicle in the 2000 block of East 79th Street.
- Officer Williams was shot in his vest; Officer Cervantes was shot in the arm and underwent surgery.
- The shooting is under investigation to determine if Officer Cervantes' injury was caused by friendly fire.
- The officers involved will be placed on routine administrative duties for a minimum of 30 days.
- The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating the incident.
- The officers have four years of service with the Chicago Police Department.
Who's Mentioned
personCarl Williams“Chicago police officer involved in the shooting.”organizationCivilian Office of Police Accountability“Investigating the shooting incident.”personBrandon Johnson“Mayor of Chicago.”personLarry Snelling“Chicago Police Superintendent.”organizationBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives“Federal agency present at the scene.”locationSouth Shore“Neighborhood where the shooting occurred.”personEsteban Cervantes“Chicago police officer involved in the shooting.”