Man killed after argument leads to shootout inside Far North Side apartment

CHICAGO — A man is dead and an investigation is underway after an argument led to a shootout inside an apartment on the Far North Side early Saturday morning.

Chicago police said the deadly shooting unfolded just before 3 a.m. in an apartment in the 6400 block of North Richmond Street in West Ridge.

According to police, just before the gunfire erupted, the victim, a 32-year-old man, was involved in an argument with two other individuals.

Officers said the argument became physical when there was an exchange of gunfire inside the apartment.

Following the shootout, the two offenders fled the scene.

The 32-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to his chest and was later pronounced dead on the scene.

Currently, it is unclear what led to the altercation and an investigation is now underway.

Anyone with information on the deadly shooting is asked to contact CPD Area Three Detectives at 312-744-8263 or dial 911.

Those with information that could help authorities in their investigation can also leave a tip at CPDtip.com. Tips can be filed anonymously.