🚨 79-Year-Old Man Shot During Early-Morning Altercation on Chicago’s West Side
Victim Suffers Finger Injury After Opening Apartment Door in Austin Neighborhood
Authorities in Chicago are investigating a shooting that left a 79-year-old man injured early Sunday morning in the city’s Austin neighborhood on the West Side.
Police say the elderly victim was shot after opening the door to an individual following a verbal dispute inside his apartment building.
Incident Happened on West Erie Street
According to the Chicago Police Department, officers responded around 2:35 a.m. to the 5000 block of West Erie Street after receiving reports of a person shot.
Investigators say the 79-year-old victim had been involved in a verbal altercation with another individual shortly before the shooting occurred.
Victim Shot After Answering Door
Police reported that an unknown individual knocked on the victim’s apartment door sometime after the argument. When the man opened the door, he immediately heard a gunshot and realized he had been struck in the finger.
Authorities stated that the victim was unable to identify the shooter.
Victim Hospitalized in Good Condition
Emergency medical personnel responded quickly and treated the man at the scene before transporting him to Loretto Hospital.
Officials said the victim was listed in good condition, and the injury was not considered life-threatening.
Area Detectives Continue Investigation
Detectives are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting and working to determine:
Who fired the shot
Whether the victim knew the suspect
What led to the initial altercation
If surveillance footage or witness accounts may help identify the offender
At this time, no arrests have been announced.
Police Seeking Information
Authorities are encouraging anyone who may have information about the incident or suspicious activity in the area around the time of the shooting to contact Chicago police as the investigation remains ongoing.
