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Police: Little Village man fires gun during altercation, leaving another critically wounded
A 23-year-old man fired toward two people during a physical altercation Sunday morning on West Cermak Road, Chicago police said. One person was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in critical condition; detectives were speaking with a person of interest.
One person was critically wounded in a shooting Sunday morning in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood after a 23-year-old man fired a gun during a physical altercation, police said.
The incident happened at about 10:25 a.m. in the 3100 block of West Cermak Road. Two people approached the 23-year-old on foot, and an altercation followed, according to police. The man then pulled out a firearm and fired toward them, police said.
One person was shot in the body and taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in critical condition. Police reported no other injuries.
Police said the 23-year-old has a valid concealed-carry license and firearm owner’s identification card. Area 4 detectives were speaking with a person of interest. Police did not identify the wounded person or announce any charges.