A major police investigation is underway following a deadly shooting that began in Chicago’s Ravenswood neighborhood and ended with an officer-involved shooting in Uptown on Monday night.
According to Chicago police, officers responded to reports of gunfire around 8:20 p.m. near the 4800 block of North Clark Street. Investigators say a 63-year-old man became involved in an argument with another man, who allegedly pulled out a firearm and shot the victim. The victim was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Police said the suspected shooter fled the scene before officers located him in the Uptown neighborhood near the 1400 block of West Argyle Street. Authorities reported that a foot chase followed, during which the suspect allegedly turned toward officers while armed. Officers then discharged their weapons, striking the suspect.
The suspect was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. A firearm was recovered at the scene, according to investigators. Three Chicago police officers were also taken to a hospital for observation and were reported to be in good condition.
Earlier reports from the scene indicated that two civilians suffered gunshot wounds and were transported to hospitals in serious condition. Authorities worked through the night to determine how the incidents were connected and to establish a complete timeline of events.
Witnesses described a heavy police presence throughout the Uptown area, with numerous squad cars, crime scene tape, and road closures near Argyle Street as investigators processed evidence and interviewed witnesses.
The incident is now being investigated by the Civilian Office of Police Accountability, which routinely reviews officer-involved shootings in Chicago. Authorities are asking anyone with information about the case to come forward as detectives continue their investigation.
As of Tuesday, no additional details regarding charges, motive, or the identities of those involved had been publicly released. The investigation remains active, and officials are expected to provide further updates as more information becomes available.