Man killed, woman injured in West Side shooting
CHICAGO (WGN) — A man was killed and a woman was injured after gunfire erupted on the city's West Side on Wednesday afternoon.
According to Chicago police, the deadly shooting unfolded just after 4 p.m. in the 300 block of North Cicero Avenue in Austin.
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Officers said the victims, a 27-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, were standing on the sidewalk in the area when a grey vehicle approached and someone got out and opened fire on the victims.
The 27-year-old man suffered multiple gunshot wounds to his body and was later pronounced dead at the hospital. The woman was shot in her left leg and buttocks and was taken to the hospital in fair condition.
Authorities have not yet identified the victim killed.
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Currently, it is unclear what led to the shooting and police said no arrests have been made.
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact the CPD Area Four Detectives at 312-746-8251 or dial 911.
Those with information that could help authorities in their investigation can also leave a tip at CPDtip.com. Tips can be filed anonymously.
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