3 in custody after Cicero liquor store employee shot, killed during robbery, authorities say
CICERO, Ill. (WLS) -- Three people of interest are in custody after a man was shot to death while working at a west suburban liquor store on Tuesday.
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The 23-year-old victim was killed after he confronted two men who were allegedly trying to steal a bottle of liquor, authorities said.
The shooting happened around 1:15 p.m. Tuesday at Portrillo Liquors, 2126 S. Cicero Ave. One of the suspects fired a single gunshot at the victim during the robbery, a spokesperson for Cicero told ABC7.
He never had issues with nobody. The sad part is he was just 23 years old... we're in a world where there's no humanity anymore.Norma Barito, victim's co-worker
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The victim has been identified as Sebastian Rodriguez, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office. He died from a gunshot wound to the head.
There is no current threat to the public, according to a spokesperson.
No information about the suspects was provided. Charged are pending.
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