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Two Men Shot After Street Dispute in Austin, Police Say

Area Five detectives are investigating after officers recovered a weapon at the scene, with the shooter still at large.

Overview

  • The shooting happened just before 12:30 a.m. Friday on the 1300-block of North Lamon Avenue on Chicago's West Side.
  • Police say a verbal argument outside escalated into a physical fight before the suspect opened fire.
  • A 22-year-old man was shot in the arm and taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he was listed in good condition.
  • A 29-year-old man was shot in the chest and transported to Stroger Hospital, where he was listed in fair condition.
  • Officers recovered a weapon at the scene, and no arrests have been made as investigators seek the suspect.