A man was killed and two officers were injured in a shootout in west suburban Aurora Thursday night, according to police.
Authorities said the incident began around 9:45 p.m. when two investigators followed a car seen leaving what police called a "known gang house" in the 200 block of South Lake Street.
When the officers pulled the vehicle over in the first block of East Galena Blvd., the suspect opened fire before driving away eastbound and striking another vehicle at Galena and Broadway, according to Aurora police.
Officials said the driver then ran from the car and "an exchange of gunfire took place."
The suspect was fatally shot on LaSalle Street between Galena and Downer Place, Aurora police said.
The Kane County Coroner's office could not immediately confirm the fatality and further details were not available. A weapon was recovered at the scene, according to police.
One of the officers was shot in the leg and the other sustained another undisclosed injury that was not a gunshot wound, officials said. Both officers were taken to an area hospital where they were being treated for their injuries, which were not thought to be life-threatening.
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A passenger was in the suspect's vehicle and was taken into custody for questioning, according to police.
The Kane County Major Crimes Task Force was handling the investigation, according to Aurora police. It was not clear if any officers were placed on administrative leave in connection with the shooting.
Aurora police planned to hold a news conference Friday at 11 a.m. to discuss the incident and release more information.
