CPD SWAT Team surrounds Auburn Gresham residence amid search for gunman who fatally shot man during car sale meetup
CHICAGO (WGN) — Members of CPD's SWAT team surrounded a Far South Side residence early Wednesday morning as authorities searched for the gunman who fatally shot a man during a meetup to sell a car.
Chicago police say the SWAT situation started after officers responded to a report of a person shot just after 12 a.m. in the 7800 block of South Paulina Street, in Auburn Gresham.
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According to police, the individual believed to be involved in the standoff had met with the victim for the sale of a vehicle, but during the meetup, officers said the offender allegedly pulled out a gun and fired shots at the victim, a 26-year-old man.
Officers said the victim suffered a gunshot wound to his head and was taken to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Following the shooting, a witness told officers on the scene that they had spotted a person, who they believed to be the gunman, flee into a nearby residence.
Officers then called in the SWAT team for assistance.
As of 5:45 a.m., officers have not provided an update on the situation but said an investigation by Area Two Detectives is underway.
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Anyone with information on the robberies is asked to contact CPD Area Three Detectives at 312-744-8263 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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