Watch CBS News

Shot Fired As Firefighters Respond To Death In Auburn Gresham

CHICAGO (CBS) -- One person was arrested after firing a gun into a closet while Chicago Fire Department crews were responding to a death at a home in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood early Thursday.

Police said Fire Department personnel responded to the death of a grandmother at a house near 89th and Eggleston around 6:45 a.m.

Emotions were running high, when someone – possibly a juvenile – fired a gun into a closet.

Fire Department crews called for police assistance, and a person was arrested at the scene. Police also recovered a weapon.

Police said no shots were fired at emergency personnel. Investigators were trying to determine if the shot was fired accidentally or on purpose.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.