CPD officer injured, suspect killed after foot chase, shooting on West Side

CHICAGO (WGN) — A suspect is dead and a Chicago police officer is recovering in the hospital after a foot chase ended in a shooting on the West Side overnight.

A preliminary report by Chicago police indicates that the incident began just after 10:30 p.m. when officers attempted to conduct an investigatory stop on the suspect in an alley in the 4300 block of West North Avenue in Humboldt Park.

According to police, as the officers approached the suspect, he allegedly fled into a nearby backyard on foot, leading officers on a chase.

The officers eventually caught up with the suspect, but while working to detain him, a struggle ensued and officers said that is when the suspect’s weapon went off, hitting one of the officers.

Following the gunshot, one of the officers opened fire on the suspect.

Police say the officer involved in the altercation suffered a gunshot wound to his leg and was taken to the hospital in serious condition.

The suspect was also hit when the officer returned fire and he later died at the hospital.

The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has since identified the suspect killed as 19-year-old Nathaniel Fejerang.

Authorities said a firearm was recovered on the scene and it is It is currently unclear why officers initially attempted to stop Fejerang.

An investigation into the deadly shooting is now underway by Chicago’s Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA), as well as CPD’s Investigative Response Team is investigating.

Those with information on the shooting can contact COPA on their website or by calling 312-746-3609.