CHICAGO (CBS) — Three people were wounded in a shootout in the Southwest Side’s Garfield Ridge neighborhood Friday night.
At 7:57 p.m., two men—ages 27 and 31—approached an employee of a business in the 7000 block of West Archer Avenue who had a Concealed Carry license, police said.
A quarrel ensued, and became physical to the point of an exchange of gunfire, police said.
The 27-year-old man suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the body, and was pronounced dead at Loyola University
Chicago, IL – A tragic shootout on the city’s Southwest Side late Thursday night has left one man dead and two others wounded, according to local authorities.
The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. near the intersection of 63rd Street and Kedzie Avenue in the Marquette Park neighborhood. Chicago police reported that an argument between two groups escalated into gunfire.
A 25-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene, while two other men, aged 23 and 29, were transported to a nearby hospital with gunshot wounds. The 23-year-old is in critical condition, while the 29-year-old is reportedly stable.
Investigators are still piecing together the details, including the identities of the victims and the motive behind the violence. No arrests have been made as of Friday morning.
Residents in the area expressed concern over the continued gun violence in their community. “We hear about shootings all the time, but when it happens this close to home, it’s terrifying,” said Maria Torres, a local resident.
Chicago police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward, emphasizing the importance of community cooperation in addressing the city’s gun violence epidemic.
This latest tragedy adds to a growing list of shootings in Chicago, which has been grappling with efforts to curb gun violence and improve public safety.
