Off-duty Chicago police officer shot while clearing alleyway.

An off-duty police officer in Chicago was shot after moving garbage cans blocking an alleyway. The officer was returning home from dinner when he was targeted by several subjects who fired upon him. The officer returned fire and drove to safety. An investigation is ongoing, and the officer involved will be placed on administrative duties for 30 days. This incident follows the shooting of Officer Areanah Preston, who was killed outside her home in May.