Man fatally shot while sitting in car in Fuller Park

Wednesday, August 8, 2018
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man was shot and killed overnight while sitting in his car on Chicago's South Side.

Police said a gunman walked up to the 32-year-old man, who was sitting in the front seat of his vehicle around 12:45 a.m., in the 5200-block of South Wells Street in the city in the Fuller Park neighborhood.
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The two exchanged words, then the suspect allegedly shot the victim in the head.

He was transported in critical condition to University of Chicago Hospital, where he later died.
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The suspect was taken into custody. Police said the gunman had a concealed-carry license. Investigators said the shooting may be domestic-related.

Area Central detectives are handling the investigation.
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