A late-night confrontation at a 7-Eleven in the Loop ended in gunfire Saturday, leaving a 31-year-old man fighting for his life and raising fresh questions about downtown safety.
What we know so far
Police say the shooting unfolded around 10:41 p.m. at a 7-Eleven near Clark and Adams after a man walked into the store and began to rob it. As the suspect was leaving, the 31-year-old confronted him, according to ABC7 Chicago.
The suspect then pulled out a gun and shot the victim multiple times, police said. The victim was taken to Northwestern Hospital in critical condition. As of the latest update, no one had been taken into custody and the investigation remains underway.
7-Eleven robberies and Loop safety
This shooting comes on the heels of a series of armed robberies targeting Loop businesses and convenience stores across Chicago. Those incidents have prompted police alerts and separate investigations in recent months, according to reporting by CBS Chicago.
Business owners and safety advocates have been increasingly vocal about late-night crime at downtown convenience stores, warning that overnight hours can be especially vulnerable.
What investigators will be looking for
Detectives are expected to pull store surveillance video and talk with witnesses to piece together exactly what happened, officials told ABC7 Chicago.
Police have not released a suspect description or any stated motive. The investigation is active and ongoing, and this story will be updated as authorities release more information.
