Carjacking suspect shoots at Oak Forest cop after chase

About 5:20 p.m., officers spotted a vehicle which had just been stolen in nearby Orland Park near 151st Street and Central Avenue, and chased it until it crashed at 112th Street and Hamlet Avenue, Oak Forest police said.

Two boys, both 17, were shot July 12, 2022, in Austin.

A carjacking suspect fired shots at an Oak Forest police officer Feb. 12, 2021.

Adobe Stock Photo

A carjacking suspect fired shots at an Oak Forest police officer Friday after a police chase that ended in a crash on the Southwest Side.

About 5:20 p.m., officers spotted a vehicle which had just been stolen in nearby Orland Park near 151st Street and Central Avenue, and chased it until it crashed at 112th Street and Hamlet Avenue, Oak Forest police said.

The driver got out and tried to flee on foot, firing at least one shot at an Oak Forest officer as he ran, police said. No one was hit by gunfire.

Chicago police said they were assisting in the search for the suspect Friday evening. Oak Forest police said CPD arrested someone, but a CPD spokesman said there was no one in custody.

The Latest
Previously struggling to keep its doors open, the Buena Park establishment received a boost from the popular TikToker.
Bagent also said the negative publicity about teammate Caleb Williams leading to the draft has turned out to be “completely false.”
Deputy Sean Grayson has been fired and charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Massey, who had called 911 to report a possible prowler. He has pleaded not guilty. The family says the Department of Justice is investigating.
Here’s how Kamala Harris and the Democratic National Convention are embracing Charli XCX’s social media post that sparked a cultural movement.
Thousands gathered in Union Park for the Pitchfork Music Festival, the Chicago Bears started training camp at Halas Hall, and Vice President Kamala Harris kicked off her presidential campaign.