Man killed while handling fireworks on Chicago's Northwest Side
CHICAGO (CBS) — A man was killed while handling a firework Thursday night on Chicago's Northwest Side.
It happened in an alley around 10 p.m. in the 3000 block of North Kostner Avenue.
Police say a 34-year-old man, later identified as Earl Lory by the Medical Examiner's Office, suffered trauma to the body while handling the firework. He died at the scene.
No further information was available.
Area Five Detectives are investigating.
Chicago Fire Department officials said there were at least 13 fires citywide overnight that were caused by fireworks.
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