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Chicago Sun-Times
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Man shot, killed in Pilsen

A man was shot and killed Oct. 31, 2019 in Pilsen. | Adobe Stock Photo

A 35-year-old man was fatally shot during an argument Thursday in Pilsen on the Southwest Side, police said.

He was arguing with a male outside about 11:23 p.m. in the 1600 block of South Allport Street, Chicago police said. The male displayed a weapon and fired shots, striking the man in the head and upper body multiple times.

The man tried driving away but crashed into a parked vehicle nearby, police said. He was pronounced dead at Stroger Hospital.

The Cook County medical examiner’s office hasn’t released details about his death.

The male who shot him remained on scene and was taken to UIC Hospital in good condition with wounds to his face from the fight, police said. He was taken into custody, and charges are pending.

Area Central detective are investigating.

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