Man shot, gravely injured in Humboldt Park; suspect later found dead: Chicago police

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Tuesday, December 24, 2024 7:27PM
CPD investigating Humboldt Park shooting
Chicago police are investigating a shooting in Humboldt Park.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A suspect shot and gravely injured a man in Humboldt Park Tuesday morning before taking his or her own life, Chicago police said.

A 21-year-old man was in an argument with a known suspect about 6:30 a.m. in the 3700-block of West Grand Avenue, when the suspect began shooting at him, police said.

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The man was shot three times, and taken to Stroger Hospital in grave condition.

The suspect drove away in a brown SUV to the 4000-block of West Le Moyne Street.

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The individual was found unresponsive there, after dying by suicide, police said.

No further information was immediately provided about the suspect.

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