1 critically wounded in Little Village shooting

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A 23-year-old man was critically wounded in a shooting Sunday morning in Little Village, Chicago police said.

The shooting victim was outside along the 3100 block of West Cermak Road at about 10:25 a.m. when two people approached him on foot before a physical altercation took place, police said.

The 23-year-old, who police said has a valid concealed carry license and firearm owner’s identification card, pulled out a gun and fired toward the assailants, according to police.

One of them was shot and taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in critical condition. No other injuries were reported, police said.

Area 4 detectives were speaking with a person of interest.



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