Off-duty Chicago police officer shot on Near West Side while sitting in car

CHICAGO (WLS) — An off-duty Chicago police officer was shot on the Near West Side Wednesday night.

Police said the shooting happened in the 2200-block of West Maypole around 9:30 p.m., near the intersection with Leavitt.

The officer was sitting in a car at the time of the shooting, but police have not released any further details about what happened.

The officer was taken to Stroger Hospital in fair condition, the Chicago Fire Department said.

As of 10 p.m., CPD was still canvassing the area of Leavitt between Walnut and Maypole.

No further details were immediately available.