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An investigation is underway following a shooting incident involving federal agents Monday evening in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, according to officials.
The incident occurred in the 1700 block of South Union Avenue.
CPD Investigative Response Team Deployed
The Chicago Police Department confirmed officers responded to the location to assist following the discharge of firearms involving federal personnel.
CPD’s Investigative Response Team arrived on scene to document the incident and process evidence.
Officers taped off the immediate area, focusing attention around an electric or motorized bike lying in the street.
One Person Hospitalized; Traffic Backup Reported
Chicago Fire Department officials confirmed one person was shot during the incident.
The condition of the injured individual and the circumstances leading up to the gunfire were not immediately released by authorities.
The investigation caused significant traffic disruptions, closing nearby streets and the southbound 18th Street exit ramp, resulting in heavy backups along the Kennedy Expressway.
