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A violent encounter in River North left one man dead and three others fighting for their lives early Sunday morning.
Authorities are now offering a significant cash reward for any information that leads to an arrest.
According to the Chicago Police, the shooting happened around 2:35 a.m. in the 400 block of North LaSalle Drive.
The victims, four men in total, were getting into a car when four male suspects approached them on foot.
The suspects opened fire, striking all four men before fleeing the scene in a getaway vehicle.
As of Sunday morning, the shooters remain at large.
No suspects are currently in custody, and Chicago detectives are reviewing surveillance footage from the area to identify the gunmen.
Police confirmed that all four victims were rushed to Northwestern Hospital:
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34-year-old man: Shot multiple times. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.
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36-year-old man: Shot in the chest; remains in critical condition.
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43-year-old man: Shot in the back; remains in critical condition.
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35-year-old man: Shot multiple times across his body; remains in critical condition.
Cook County Crime Stoppers is now offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.
Paul Rutherford, Executive Director of Cook County Crime Stoppers, called the shooting a “brazen and violent act.“
“Unfortunately incidents like this dampen the holiday,” Rutherford said.
“Someone knows who is responsible. Your information, no matter how small it may seem, could be the key to bringing justice to the victims and their families.“
Rutherford emphasized that callers can remain 100% anonymous.
“I encourage anyone in the area or who knows something about this incident… you don’t have to give your name, it’s total anonymity,” he stated.
If you have information, please contact the Chicago Police Department or Cook County Crime Stoppers.
