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Police officer shot in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood, authorities say

A heavy police presence was reported at 56th Place and Shields Avenue in the area around 1 p.m.

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A police officer was shot in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood Thursday afternoon, authorities said.

A heavy police presence was reported around 1 p.m. at 56th Place and Shields Avenue after reports of shots fired in the area.

An officer at the scene confirmed to NBC Chicago that a fellow officer was shot in the leg. There was no immediate update on the officer's condition.

A second individual was also transported to a local hospital in red (serious-to-critical) condition, though the individual's condition stabilized, according to the Chicago Fire Department.

Further details on the circumstances were not immediately released.

Check back for details on this developing story.

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