Man dies after being pushed down stairs during fight in at Hubbard Inn in downtown Chicago
A man is dead after being shoved down a flight of stairs during a fight at a restaurant in Chicago's River North neighborhood early Monday.
At 1:18 a.m., a 32-year-old man was involved in a fight with several people at Hubbard Inn in the 100 block of West Hubbard Street. A 35-year-old man tried to intervene, and the younger man pushed him, causing him to fall down the stairs, police said.
The victim was taken to Northwestern Hospital for the injuries he suffered in the fall, and went on to die at the hospital.
The younger man was placed into police custody at the scene.
Charges were pending early Monday.
In a statement, a Hubbard Inn spokesperson said, "The Hubbard Inn team is devastated by last night's tragic incident and our hearts are with the family who lost their loved one.
"We can't comment on the specifics as the work of CPD is ongoing, but we are closing our doors to the public for the next couple of days while giving staff time to grieve and provide access to mental health support to those who may need it," the spokesperson added.