Chicago crime: Fight at gym leads to shootout, 1 injured, other gunman at-large, police say
Fight at Chicago gym leads to shootout, 1 hurt and arrested, police say
A fight at a gym in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood led to an exchange of gunfire that left one man injured early Sunday morning.
CHICAGO - A fight at a gym in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood led to an exchange of gunfire that left one man injured early Sunday morning.
What we know:
Officers responded to the shooting in the 1300 block of W. Randolph St. around 1:51 a.m., according to the Chicago Police Department.
A 29-year-old man was involved in a physical altercation with another man inside the business, which appeared to be the West Loop Athletic Club, according to video of the scene. The altercation continued outside the building, where both men pulled out handguns and fired at each other.
One of the gunmen fled the scene, police said.
Responding officers found the 29-year-old man with injuries, including gunshot graze wounds to both arms, his jaw, and abdomen.
Officers learned he had fired a gun. He was placed under arrest and was taken to Stroger Hospital, where he was listed in good condition.
What we don't know:
Police did not provide a description of the other gunman.
Area detectives are investigating the shooting.
Charges are pending.