Man, 67, killed in shooting on Chicago's Near West Side

A 67-year-old man was killed Tuesday afternoon in a shooting on Chicago's Near West Side.

The shooting transpired at Madison and Leavitt streets, about three blocks west of the United Center. Chicago police said that at about 12:49 p.m. the man was walking on the street when he was approached by two armed suspects who pulled out guns and opened fire.

The man was struck in the head and taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County in critical condition. He died at the hospital, police said.

CBS Skywatch was over the scene of the shooting, where the entire block had been cordoned off by police, and handguns, including one with an extended clip, were visible on the sidewalk.

An investigation by Chicago police is ongoing. Two people of interest were taken into custody and are being questioned.

What led up to the shooting wasn't immediately clear. Police won't say if it was random or if the victim knew the gunmen.

The victim has not yet been identified.