Overview

• The confrontation began around 9:45 p.m. May 27 on the 7700-block of West Belmont Avenue after a traffic altercation between two eastbound vehicles.
• Chicago police say the driver of a white sedan opened fire first and a 23-year-old concealed-carry license holder returned fire.
• The suspect lost control of their vehicle, crashed into a nearby building and then fled on foot before officers arrived.
• Despite multiple rounds exchanged and structural damage to the building, no injuries were reported and no arrests have been made.
• Area Five detectives have taken charge of the investigation and continue to search for the armed suspect.