Humboldt Park

1 killed, 2 wounded in shootout in Humboldt Park

One person was killed and two others were wounded in a shootout early Saturday in Humboldt Park on the West Side.

About 1:15 a.m., a 31-year-old man was outside in the 1600 block of North Hamlin Avenue when he was approached by two men in a vehicle who began shooting, Chicago police said.

The man, who was a concealed carry holder, returned fire and struck both men in the car, police said.

A 44-year-old man was shot in the chest and pronounced dead at the scene, officials said. A 37-year-old man was shot in the shoulder and was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital where he was listed in fair condition.

The 31-year-old man was shot in the torso and was taken to Stroger Hospital where he was in fair condition, police said.

A weapon was recovered and area detectives were investigating.

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