Chicago shooting: Gunman critically wounded after shootout with concealed-carry holder in Little Village

ByABC 7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Thursday, June 25, 2020
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man was critically wounded after becoming involved in a shootout with a concealed-carry holder in the Little Village neighborhood Wednesday night, Chicago police said.

A 24-year-old man was in a yard in the 2400-block of South Kedvale Avenue at about 9:17 p.m. when police said a 23-year-old man approached from the sidewalk and began firing shots.

The 24-year-old man, who is a licensed concealed-carry holder, fired shots In return, hitting the other man several times.

The 23-year-old man fled the scene was later transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital in critical condition. Police said a weapon was recovered from the scene.