Person of interest released without charges in shooting of retired CPD sergeant in North Center

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A person of interest in the shooting of a retired police sergeant was released without charges on Wednesday.

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The shooting happened at the busy North Center intersection of North Lincoln and West Berteau avenues just after 9 a.m. on Monday.

The retired sergeant, a 74-year-old man, was getting out of his Jeep Cherokee when two people opened fire, striking him at least three times, police said.

The victim, who lives nearby, was taken in critical condition to the hospital for surgery.

CPD's SWAT team was brought in to search for the two suspects.

About two hours after the shooting, exclusive video shows one man, who police say is a person of interest, being escorted out of a Lincoln Avenue store front and taken into custody just a few feet from where the retired sergeant was shot.

On Wednesday, Chicago police said the person of interest was released without charges.

What motivated the shooting is still unknown.

Alderman Matt Martin said the sergeant's condition is improving.

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It is unclear if the man shown in the video is the person of interest that police released.

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