Security guard fatally shot outside Chatham Foot Locker store

CHICAGO - A security guard at a Foot Locker store in Chatham was fatally shot while getting into his vehicle Thursday night.

The shooting happened at 7:20 p.m. in the 8600 block of S. Cottage Grove. 

The guard, a 29-year-old man, was getting into his car when a blue vehicle pulled up next to him. The suspects inside the blue vehicle then pulled guns and started firing at the man before speeding away, according to Chicago police. 

He was shot in the face and twice in his lower body. 

The guard was taken to The University of Chicago Hospital in critical condition but later succumbed to his injuries. His identity hasn't been released. 

On Friday, Foot Locker issued a statement on the incident: 

"We are devastated to learn of the tragically fatal shooting of one of our Chicago security guards, and our thoughts are with their family, friends, and team members. We are providing support to our team members in the area and working with local law enforcement as they continue to investigate this matter. We will continue to take any appropriate precautions to ensure the safety of our team, customers, and local community members."

No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.