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A man is dead, and another was hospitalized following a shooting early Wednesday morning in Chicago’s Loop neighborhood.
The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. near the intersection of State and Lake streets.
Gunfire Outside Downtown Convenience Store
Chicago Police Department officers responded to reports of shots fired in the area and located two male victims suffering from gunshot wounds outside near a 7-Eleven.
Paramedics transported both individuals to Northwestern Memorial Hospital for emergency treatment.
Medical staff pronounced one victim deceased shortly after arrival. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has not yet released his identity pending notification of next of kin.
Investigation Underway by Area Three Detectives
The second victim was listed in fair condition at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, according to police.
Authorities have not released details regarding what led up to the gunfire, and no suspect descriptions were immediately available.
No arrests have been announced, and Area Three detectives continue to investigate the incident.
