An early-morning flurry of gunfire in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood of Chicago has left one man dead and another injured. The incident occurred just before 2:00 a.m. in the 6000 block of West Belden Avenue, WGN-TV reports. The two men, ages 25 and 29, were walking when they were struck by bullets from an undisclosed assailant. The 25-year-old sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the head, while the 29-year-old was hit in the back and shoulder.
According to Chicago police and as relayed by WGN-TV, the two victims were taken to separate hospitals; the younger man was pronounced dead at Loyola Hospital, and the second victim is reportedly in good condition at Christ Hospital. Sources are indicating that the shooter may have been traveling in a red colored vehicle at the time of the shooting, but no additional details about the suspect or the vehicle have been confirmed.
No arrests have been made in connection to the this shooting, and the motive remains unknown. Chicago police are actively investigating the case, and they encourage anyone with information to come forward. FOX 32 Chicago notes that the Chicago Police Department's Area Five Detectives are following leads and have asked witnesses or those with knowledge of the incident to contact them at 312-746-6554 or to leave an anonymous tip at CPDtip.com.
The identity of the deceased has not been released as authorities continue to investigate the circumstance surrounding the violent act.
