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Pilsen shooting involving FBI agent leaves man dead; circumstances remain unclear
A man died after a shooting involving an FBI agent Monday evening in Pilsen. The FBI confirmed its agent was involved and is leading the investigation, but has not publicly explained what preceded the gunfire.
A man has died after a shooting involving an FBI agent in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, where residents reported hearing multiple gunshots during Monday evening rush hour.
The shooting occurred in the 1700 block of South Union Avenue, beneath the Dan Ryan Expressway, and prompted a large law enforcement response. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the person who was shot died. The person’s identity has not been released.
The FBI confirmed an agent was involved in the shooting and is leading the investigation. As of Tuesday, officials had not disclosed what led to the gunfire or provided further details about the encounter.