Cook County Sheriff's correctional officer among 3 men shot in River North

An off duty Cook County Sheriff's correctional officer was among three men injured in a shooting during fight in River North early Saturday morning. 

Chicago police said three men were involved in a fight in the 100 block of West Erie Street around 3:40 a.m. Police said someone took out a gun during the altercation and fired shots, hitting the three men. 

A 24-year-old man was shot in the cheek and leg. Police said he was taken to a Northwestern Hospital in critical condition. 

Police said a 25-year-old and a 22-year-old were shot were multiple times and taken to the same hospital in good condition. 

A police source confirmed the Cook County Sheriff's Office confirmed an off duty Cook County Sheriff's Correctional Officer was injured in the shooting and is in good condition. 

The shooter fled the scene.   

Area Three detectives are investigating.