1 killed, 2 injured after gunmen open fire in Chatham

CHICAGO — A deadly shooting outside of a South Side liquor store has Chicago police searching for answers on Sunday evening.

According to police, the gunfire erupted just after 5 p.m. in the 7900 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue, in Chatham.

Officers say the three victims were all standing outside near a sidewalk in the area when they were approached by a group of four unknown individuals who pulled out pistols and opened fire.

A 36-year-old man was hit several times and was taken to the hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Two others, a 25-year-old man and a 26-year-old man, were both hit by gunfire and taken to the hospital in good condition.

Currently, it is unclear what led to the shooting and police say an investigation is now underway.

Authorities have not yet identified the victim killed.

Anyone with information on the deadly shooting is asked to contact CPD Area Two Detectives at 312-747-8273 or dial 911.

Those with information that could help authorities in their investigation can also leave a tip at CPDtip.com . Tips can be filed anonymously.

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