2 people wounded, no officers injured after police shootout in Pilsen

CHICAGO (CBS)– An investigation is underway after two people were shot during a police shootout Friday morning in the Pilsen neighborhood.

Yellow evidence markers surround an unmarked police car at 18th & Morgan in Pilsen after shots were reportedly fired at & by police. 18th will remain closed as the scene is processed. We are working on details. Get the latest on this story at https://t.co/vhbRxCcLib pic.twitter.com/ZxNyrQ3Plv

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Police said officers were conducting an investigatory stop shortly before 7 a.m. near 18th and Morgan streets, when there was an exchange of gunfire.

Two people were shot, but no police officers were injured. A Chicago Fire Department spokesman said two officers were taken to hospitals for shortness of breath.

Chicago Police Department spokesman Tom Ahern said persons of interest were being questioned.

This is a developing story. 

Source: ChicagoCBS