Gunman who shot man and fired at officers in West Ridge is in critical condition

A man who fired at officers responding to a shooting Saturday morning in West Ridge was shot, Chicago police said.

A 39-year-old man was walking about 9:30 a.m. in the 2600 block of West Farwell Avenue when a 23-year-old man following him opened fire, striking the victim in the shoulder, police said.

As paramedics were rendering aid to the victim and officers were investigating the scene, the gunman emerged from an alley and fired shots at the officers, hitting a Chicago Fire Department ambulance, police said.

The gunman continued to shoot at officers from different locations as officers returned fire. He was shot multiple times, then taken into custody and transported to St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, where he was listed in critical condition, police said.

The 39-year-old victim was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was treated for his wound and released, police said.

No other injuries were reported and a weapon was recovered at the scene, police said. The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating, and the officers involved have been placed on administrative duties for 30 days.