Man, 53, killed in shootout in South Austin; man and woman also struck by gunfire
CHICAGO (CBS) – A man is dead following a shootout in the South Austin neighborhood Thursday morning just after midnight.
The shooting happened in the 5800 block of West Madison Street around 12:27 a.m.
Police said a 53-year-old man and an unknown male were in an argument when the two drew handguns and exchanged gunfire.
The victim was struck multiple times in the torso and was transported to Stroger hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The unknown male fled the scene on foot, police said.
Two bystanders were also struck during the shootout. A 23-year-old man suffered two gunshot wounds to the back and was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in fair condition. A 42-year-old woman was struck in the arm and was taken to Stroger also in fair condition.
No one is in custody.
Area Four detectives are investigating.
