Dolton

Suspect in Chicago homicide arrested following shootout with police in south suburbs

The suspect was taken into custody, and a gun was recovered at the scene, police said. No injuries were reported.

A suspect in a Chicago homicide was apprehended following a shootout with law enforcement on Saturday evening in south suburban Dolton, according to authorities.

The incident was reported at around 5:45 p.m. in the 15200 block of South Meadow Lane. According to Chicago police, officers and members of the SWAT team were conducting a follow-up investigation when they observed the suspect. At that point, officers and the suspect exchanged gunfire, police stated.

The suspect was taken into custody, and a gun was recovered at the scene, police said. No injuries were reported.

The officers who fired shots will be placed on administrative duty for 30 days in accordance with department policy.

Dolton police had asked residents in a portion of the community to shelter in place as officers searched for the suspect. As of 9:15 p.m., police said the suspect had been taken into custody.

Authorities said the homicide in question occurred in Chicago, but didn't provide additional details.

The incident remains under investigation by Chicago's Civilian Office of Police Accountability.

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