An early morning squabble in Chicago's downtown Loop turned violent when a man shot another man near the Art Institute, police confirmed. The confrontation occurred in the 300 block of South Michigan Avenue shortly after 5:30 a.m., when a heated argument between a 35-year-old man and a 48-year-old escalated into a foot chase.
According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the older man, running towards the younger, was met with gunfire after the younger man, who is a licensed firearm owner with a concealed carry license, drew his weapon. The victim, struck in the body, was rushed to Northwestern Memorial Hospital and reported to be in fair condition.
The shooter was taken into custody by Chicago Police and is awaiting charges. The Art Institute, which had not yet opened for the day with hours listed from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on their website, remained uninvolved in the incident.
The license holder, placed into custody at the scene by police, held a valid concealed carry license and FOID card, reported CBS Chicago. Details about the nature of the argument or the identities of the individuals involved have not been disclosed by authorities as the investigation continues.
