CHICAGO — A man is dead and a woman is injured after a shooting on the city’s Southwest Side on Friday afternoon.
Chicago police say it unfolded around 5 p.m. in the 5000 block of South Western Avenue in Gage Park.
According to police, the two victims were inside a vehicle in the area when they were both hit by gunfire.
Officers say a 22-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the neck and later died from his injuries. A 24-year-old woman was shot in the leg and elbow and was taken to the hospital in good condition.
Authorities have not yet identified the victim killed and an investigation is now underway.
Currently, it is unclear what led to the shooting and authorities say no arrests have been made.
Anyone with information that could help authorities in their investigation is asked to call CCPD Area One detectives at 312-747-8380 or dial 911.
Tips for police can also be filed at CPDtip.com. Tips can be left anonymously.
Gabriel Castillo
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