Chicago shooting: Longwood Manor man killed during shootout at Ukrainian Village hookah lounge ID'd
38-year-old Austin McAllister, of Longwood Manor, has been identified as the victim killed
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police said two people were shot, one fatally, in a shootout at the Lyon's Den Hookah Lounge in Ukrainian Village early Sunday morning.
It all started when the suspect tried to force his way into the bar with a gun.
An unknown man attempted to enter a business by force while brandishing a handgun around 1:30 a.m. in the 2100-block of W Division, according to Chicago police.
That's when an exchange of gunfire erupted between the offender and the victims.
One person was shot in the leg, shoulder and abdomen. They were transported to Stroger Hospital in critical condition, where they later died. He has been identified as 38-year-old Austin McAllister, of Longwood Manor, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office.
Another person was shot in the calf and also taken to Stroger. They are said to be in good condition.
The offender fled in an unknown vehicle.
Area Three Detectives are investigating.
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