Police said they've apprehended a man they believe shot a Chicago police officer Saturday morning.
The officer lost nearly a third of his blood from the gunshot wounds, but was rushed to a local hospital for surgery and last was listed in stable condition, according to Chicago police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi.
A Chicago police officer has been shot in the 1900 BLK ofW 65TH ST. Avoid the area as emergency units respond. Alleged shooter is believed to be a fugitive wanted by police. Officer being transported to Christ hospital. Media should stage there and details will follow. pic.twitter.com/kb39tu6KwqGuglielmi said Saturday evening a person of interest was apprehended and that person"is believed to be Michael Blackman.
He is also the alleged suspect from a different shooting on Wednesday that left a woman injured by gunfire in the 200 block of N. Milwaukee Ave, police said. Michael Blackman, 45, is wanted related to this morning's shooting of a Chicago Police Officer. This offender is also the alleged suspect from Wednesday's shooting on the 200 block of N Milwaukee.
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