Chicago: Shooting at Mercy Hospital, police officer and suspect among 'multiple victims'

A Chicago police officer was shot and multiple victims are reported in an active shooting situation near Chicago's Mercy Hospital. Shots were fired both inside and outside the hospital.

It is not known how many people are injured from gunfire. At least one police officer is said to be in critical condition, and a man identified as a suspected shooter is also said to be injured. Details are limited.

"At least one possible offender is shot," a Chicago Police spokesperson said.

Regarding the police officer, He is in critical condition but receiving excellent care, Chicago Police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi tweeted. Please send your prayers.

A #ChicagoPolice officer has been shot in the active shooter incident at Mercy Hospital. He is in critical condition but receiving excellent care. Please send your prayers. pic.twitter.com/kFfMY1ZmF7

— Anthony Guglielmi (@AJGuglielmi) November 19, 2018

Officers are doing a methodical search of Mercy hospital, Guglielmi said on Twitter.

NotifyChicago: Please avoid the area of Mercy Hospital 2520 S Prairie due to Police Activity. Seek alternate route. Tune to local media for more information.

— Chicago OEMC (@ChicagoOEMC) November 19, 2018

From WALB:

Police said a suspect was shot and there are multiple victims injured near Mercy Hospital and Medical Center on the South Side of Chicago.

Shots were fired both inside and outside the hospital between 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. CT, police said.

One of the injured is a Chicago police officer who is in critical condition.

People evacuate a hospital in Chicago, where police say there are multiple victims, including a police officer, injured in a shooting.