Man, 24, dies after being shot in the back during apparent fight in Irving Park late Sunday night, police say

CHICAGO — A 24-year-old man died after being shot in the back during an apparent fight in the Irving Park neighborhood on the city’s North Side late Sunday night, according to Chicago police.

Police say the victim was outside in the 4500 block of North Kennicott Avenue around 10:15 p.m. when he was shot at by an unidentified male offender, who then fled the scene on foot. According to police, further investigation revealed the victim was in a fight with a different male offender, who also fled the scene on foot after the shooting.

The victim was shot in the back and taken to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Police say nobody is in custody and Area Five detectives are investigating.