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Chicago police are searching for a group in a shooting on the South Side that left one dead and two injured

CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago police are searching for four men who shot three others, killing one, in the Chatham neighborhood earlier this month.

It happened just after 5 p.m. on May 5 in the 7900 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue.

According to police, three men were near the sidewalk when the four suspects approached them, drew their handguns and fired shots.

The first victim, 25, was struck in the arm, leg and foot and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition. A second victim, 26, sustained injuries to his foot and was taken to Trinity Hospital in good condition.

The third victim, 36, was struck multiple times on the body and was taken to U of C, where he was pronounced dead.

The suspects left the scene in two dark SUVs.

They were four African-American men between the ages of 15 and 25.


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CPD says if you are seen not to approach them but to call 911.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Detective McNicholas of the Bureau of Detectives – Area 2 at 312-747-8271. Anonymous tips can be submitted to cpdtip.com.