Police officer shot, multiple victims reported in active shooting situation near Chicago hospital. Shots were fired both inside and outside the hospital.
It is not known how many people are injured from gunfire.
"He is in critical condition but receiving excellent care," Chicago Police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi tweeted. "Please send your prayers."
A #ChicagoPolice officer has been shot in the active shooter incident at Mercy Hospital. He is in critical condition but receiving excellent care. Please send your prayers. pic.twitter.com/kFfMY1ZmF7
— Anthony Guglielmi (@AJGuglielmi) November 19, 2018
"Officers are doing a methodical search of Mercy hospital," Guglielmi said on Twitter.
NotifyChicago: Please avoid the area of Mercy Hospital 2520 S Prairie due to Police Activity. Seek alternate route. Tune to local media for more information.
— Chicago OEMC (@ChicagoOEMC) November 19, 2018
WALB:
Police said a suspect was shot and there are multiple victims injured near Mercy Hospital and Medical Center on the South Side of Chicago.
Shots were fired both inside and outside the hospital between 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. CT, police said.
One of the injured is a Chicago police officer who is in critical condition.
CHICAGO (AP) - Police: Officer shot, critically wounded during active-shooter incident at Chicago hospital; 'possible offender' shot.
— Kris Ketz (@KrisKetzKMBC) November 19, 2018
