Chicago shooting: 2 killed in shootout at Englewood convenience store
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Two people were killed when they shot each other Monday afternoon inside a convenience store in the Englewood neighborhood.
Police said, around 2:35 p.m., a 28-year-old man got into a fight with another male, of unknown age, inside a convenience store near 62nd and Ashland.
Both men shot each other, and were taken to University of Chicago Medical Center, where both were pronounced dead.
Area 1 detectives were investigating.
Ald. Stephanie Coleman (16th), whose ward includes the store, issued the following statement:
Our office has been in contact with the owner and operator of the business as well as the owner of the building. We will continue to work with the Chicago Police Department and every Englewood business owner to further enhance all safety measures.
We are grateful that no employee or patrons were hurt during this unfortunate incident.