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1 man dead, another critically wounded in South Loop shooting

1 man killed, another wounded in South Loop shooting overnight
1 man killed, another wounded in South Loop shooting overnight 00:30

CHICAGO (CBS) – One man was killed and another was wounded in a double shooting in South Loop early Saturday morning.

The shooting happened in front of Windy City Ribs & Whiskey, 67 E. Cermak Rd., at 2:14 a.m.

Police said the men were on the sidewalk when shots were fired.

A 30-year-old man was shot in the chest and was pronounced dead on the scene. Another man of unknown age was shot in the back and face and transported to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in critical condition.

The search for the shooter or shooters continued late Saturday afternoon.

Area Three detectives are investigating.

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