3 shot, 1 fatally, in West Garfield Park drive-by: Chicago police

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Tuesday, December 24, 2024 5:30PM
3 shot, 1 fatally, in West Side drive-by: CPD
A drive-by shooting in Chicago left 3 men injured on South Kostner Avenue in West Garfield Park Monday. One later died.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Three people were shot on a West Side sidewalk on Monday afternoon, Chicago police said.

Police said the drive-by shooting happened in the West Garfield Park neighborhood's 0-100-block of South Kostner Avenue just after 1 p.m.

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Three men, ages 39, 43 and 46, were on the sidewalk when an unknown vehicle pulled up, and someone inside fired shots, police said.

The 43-year-old victim, shot in the head, was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital in critical condition.

He later died, the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office said.

The 39-year-old victim, shot in the back, was transported to Stroger Hospital in serious condition.

The 46-year-old victim, shot in the leg, was taken to Stroger Hospital in fair condition.

Area Four detectives are investigating.

Police did not immediately provide further information.

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