CHICAGO - A Chicago police officer was shot and killed and another was injured Thursday night during a foot chase that ended in gunfire on the city’s South Side, according to authorities.

What we know:

The incident began around 9:50 p.m. when officers from the 6th District Tactical Team attempted to stop a male suspect in the 8200 block of South Drexel Avenue. Police say the suspect fled into a nearby building, prompting officers to pursue him inside.

Inside the residence, officers encountered an armed suspect. During the confrontation, a Chicago police officer fired shots, police said. The suspect ran from the residence but was later taken into custody. Three firearms were recovered at the scene.

A 36-year-old officer was shot during the encounter and later died at a nearby hospit

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