CHICAGO –Two Chicago police officers were wounded in a shooting on Chicago’s South Side.

The shooting happened near 43rd and Ashland. In the city’s Back of the Yards neighborhood.

A spokesperson for the police department say both officers were taken to the hospital in serious condition and have since improved..

One officer was shot in the arm and hip. The second was shot in the back. They are stable at the hospital.

Officers in stable condition – 1 shot in arm and hip, second officer shot in back. Offenders shot from a vehicle. — Anthony Guglielmi (@AJGuglielmi) May 3, 2017

Two CPD officers shot during encounter. Transported to Stroger in serious condition. Superintendent responding to hospital. Updates to follo — Anthony Guglielmi (@AJGuglielmi) May 3, 2017

The search continues for the suspects.

Tonight was a frightening reminder of the dangers our dedicated officers face. Thank you @Chicago_Police for putting service above self. https://t.co/XTgQZtbQkP — ChicagosMayor (@ChicagosMayor) May 3, 2017

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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