67-year-old man dies after physical altercation in South Shore, Chicago police say

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A 67-year-old man was found dead Monday night in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood, after a verbal altercation turned physical, Chicago police said.

The man was found unresponsive about 9 p.m. in the 7100-block of South Cyril Avenue, police said.

He suffered fatal lacerations to the head and lower right leg in the incident, according to CPD.

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The man was not immediately identified, and it was not clear how the altercation began.

The suspect is in custody, and charges are pending.

Area Detectives are investigating.

This is a developing story; check back with ABC7 Chicago for updates.