Chicago Cop Shot in Thigh, Self-Transports to Hospital

March 15, 2026 | Chicago, IL

A Chicago Police Department officer was shot in the upper thigh early March 15 and self-transported to Christ Hospital for treatment. The incident occurred around 12:34 a.m., according to initial reports from the 1st Responder Wireless News Dispatch team, a division of Belsito Communications Inc. Details on the circumstances remain limited, and an investigation is underway.

CPD officer shot in the upper thigh, self-transported to Christ Hospital.

The officer's condition has not been released, but authorities confirmed the self-transport following the shooting.

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