Man killed, 2 others injured in Garfield Ridge shooting, Chicago fire officials say

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Saturday, November 16, 2024
Man killed, 2 others injured in SW Side shooting: CFD
A man was killed and two other men were injured Friday in a Garfield Ridge shooting on West Archer Avenue, Chicago fire officials said.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Three men were shot, one fatally, Friday evening on the city's Southwest Side.

The shooting happened near 7000 West Archer Avenue, Chicago Fire Department officials said.

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One man was pronounced dead at the scene, fire officials said. Two men were taken to hospitals, but their conditions were unknown.

The shooting involved a security guard and two suspects, with one of the suspects being killed, 13th Ward Ald. Marty Quinn told ABC7.

Chicago police said the two suspects, ages 27 and 31, approached a 28-year-old CCL holder who was a business employee, and then there was an exchange of gunfire following a verbal argument.

The CCL holder was critically wounded in the shooting and taken to a hospital, Chicago police said. The suspects were also taken to hospitals. The 27-year-old man was pronounced dead, and the 31-year-old man was listed in fair condition.

Chicago police continue to investigate.

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