Ongoing SWAT situation in Chicago’s East Side neighborhood after 67-year-old food vendor shot: CPD
Thursday, June 13, 2024 3:23AM
Chicago police said there is an ongoing SWAT situation after a food vendor was shot in the 10700-block of South Ewing in the East Side neighborhood.
CHICAGO (WLS) — There is an ongoing SWAT situation on the city’s Far South Side after a food vendor was shot, police say.
Chicago police said just after 7:30 p.m., a 67-year-old food vendor was approached by two people in the 10700-block of South Ewing, who pulled out guns and opened fire.
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The vendor was struck in the leg and taken to University of Chicago Hospital in good condition.
Both of the shooters ran into a home nearby. A SWAT team responded and there is an ongoing barricade situation, CPD said.
No one is currently in custody. Pepel are advised to avoid the area if possible.
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