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Man Killed, 2 Injured While Standing On Sidewalk In East Chatham

CHICAGO (CBS)-- A man was killed in a shooting Friday morning in the East Chatham neighborhood.

According to Chicago police, three people were on a sidewalk when an unknown man approached and began firing multiple shots. The incident took place in the 900 block of East 79th Street just before 3:30 a.m.

A 52-year-old man was shot multiple times. He was taken to University of Chicago Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

A 42-year-old man was shot in the ankle and also taken to University of Chicago Hospital. A 45-year-old woman was also shot in the ankle and was taken to University of Chicago Hospital in good condition.

Police said they are talking to a person of interest.

This is a developing story. 

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