FBI Agent Involved in Pilsen Shooting, One Person Injured

One person was injured in a shooting involving an FBI agent on the Southwest Side of Chicago on Monday afternoon.

The shooting occurred near the intersection of West 18th Street and South Union Avenue in the Pilsen neighborhood. Chicago Fire Department personnel transported the injured person to a local hospital. Officials did not immediately disclose the victim's condition.

Police scanner traffic described the initial scene with one offender down on the ground and a weapon found underneath their bicycle. Officers stated they were not searching for any other suspects. The Chicago Police Department's Investigative Response Team arrived to document the area.

Local residents reported hearing multiple gunshots and seeing emergency vehicles converge on the street. Joanie Faletto, a nearby resident, said she heard between five and ten gunshot sounds, noting the noise was unusual for the area. Another resident, Ashlyn, described hearing what sounded like gunshots followed by sirens and helicopters hovering for approximately 30 minutes.

The FBI stated in a written release that it takes all shooting incidents involving its agents or task force members seriously. The agency's Inspection Division is currently reviewing the incident. No additional details were released as of Monday evening.