Man killed in early-morning North Side shooting

CHICAGO — Authorities are searching for answers on Wednesday after a man was killed in an early-morning shooting on the city’s North Side.

According to Chicago police, the deadly shooting unfolded just after 2 a.m. in the 1600 block of West Estes Avenue in Rogers Park.

Officers said the victim, a 32-year-old man, was outside in the area when an unidentified male approached and pulled out a gun just before firing several shots in the victim’s direction.

Police say the victim suffered multiple gunshot and was taken to the hospital in critical condition, but was later pronounced dead.

Currently, it is unclear what led to the shooting and officers say no arrests have been made.

An investigation into the deadly shooting 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.