Stolen Van Hits Chicago Police Officer In Englewood
(STMW) -- One person was arrested after a Chicago Police officer was hit by a stolen van Thursday afternoon in the West Englewood neighborhood on the South Side.
The officer was standing with others trying to curb the stolen van about 2:30 p.m. in the 6000 block of South Winchester when the driver--a male--rammed the van into a squad car, police said. The van then struck a 26-year-old officer, police said.
The officer is being treated at Little Company of Mary Hospital for a leg injury, police said. He may also have a concussion.
One person was in custody, and police are looking for a second offender, police said.
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