Garfield Ridge

CFD: Off-duty Cook County Sheriff's officer shot in Garfield Ridge

An off-duty Cook County Sheriff's officer was wounded in a shooting in Chicago's Garfield Ridge neighborhood Wednesday night, according to fire officials.

According to Chicago Fire Department spokesperson Larry Langford, the shooting occurred near the intersection of 47th Street and Cicero Avenue.

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The officer was transported with gunshot wounds to Mount Sinai Hospital, where his condition is currently unknown.

There is currently no further information on the circumstances leading up to the shooting or the whereabouts or description of a suspect.

This is a developing story. Check back later for updates.

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