One dead in Calumet Park triple shooting sparked by argument, Chicago police say

CHICAGO (WGN) — One person is dead and two people are in critical condition following a triple shooting Thursday evening in Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood.

According to Chicago police, a 25-year-old man died after a verbal altercation turned deadly in the 9900 block of S. Crilly Drive. CPD said that the 25-year-old and two 26-year-old males were at Calumet Park, arguing with an unknown offender, when police say the unidentified individual pulled out a gun and fired at all three victims.

The 25-year-old victim suffered a gunshot wound to the back. First responders rushed the victim to the University of Chicago Hospital in critical condition, where he was later pronounced dead.

Paramedics also rushed both 26-year-old shooting victims, who each suffered multiple gunshot wounds, to nearby hospitals in critical condition.

CPD said officers recovered a firearm at the scene.

Anyone with additional information may leave an anonymous tip at cpdtip.com.

Area Two Detectives are investigating.


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