Chicago fire officials said an off-duty Cook County Sheriff's officer was shot on the city's Southwest Side.
The officer is in critical condition after being wounded to the right elbow and lower back, police said.
Authorities said the deputy was hit by stray bullets while in traffic in the 4700-block of West 47th Street near Midway Airport at about 8:52 p.m. Sources tell ABC7 the 37-year-old off-duty officer was not the intended target.Police said he was caught in the crossfire of two vehicles exchanging gunfire while driving north on Cicero Avenue."Just gunshots going off," Veronica Carapia said.
A suspect ran and was arrested after a short foot chase. Police said that person is in good condition and there are no reports of any other injuries.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER
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