Chicago Police Officer Injured After Being Dragged By Vehicle During Traffic Stop
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A Chicago police officer was injured Friday evening after being dragged by a vehicle on the city's South Side.
The incident happened around 7 p.m. at 63rd and State as officers were conducting a traffic stop, according to the Chicago Police Department.
BREAKING …. #ChicagoPolice propping up another officer, moments after he was dragged and pinned by suspects fleeing. @JackieKostek live on the scene near 63rd & State. @Chicago_Police #CPD @cbschicago pic.twitter.com/Z6OG47gfCX
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The driver of an Impala reversed his car and dragged an officer, pinning him between the Impala and a viaduct, police said.
During the incident, the officer shot his gun but did not hit anyone.
Video shows the officer limping to safety as he was carried with his arms over his colleagues' shoulders.
He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition.
Police were still searching for the suspect Friday night, thought the car was left at 61st and Indiana.