1 killed, 2 wounded in shootout in Garfield Ridge

CHICAGO - A man was fatally shot and two others were wounded during an exchange of gunfire Friday night in Chicago's Garfield Ridge neighborhood.

According to Chicago police, the incident occurred around 7:57 p.m. in the 7000 block of West Archer Avenue. A 28-year-old man with a valid concealed carry license exchanged gunfire with two other men, ages 27 and 31, while he was working at a business in the area.

The 27-year-old man was fatally wounded and pronounced dead at Loyola University Medical Center. The 31-year-old man was taken to the same hospital in fair condition with a gunshot wound to the leg.

The 28-year-old man was also wounded and was hospitalized in critical condition.

Area One Detectives are investigating the shooting. No arrests have been made.

Ald. Marty Quinn (13th Ward) released the following statement about the shooting: 

"Because of the swift action of the Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch, I was alerted to a change of ownership at this business. I believe I was not alerted directly because I have never lifted a moratorium on liquor licenses in the 13th Ward.

"I immediately reported the business to the Chicago Police Department and business license inspectors to be investigated for violating the liquor license moratorium. The business license inspectors were in the establishment investigating at the time of the incident and fortunately no one was injured.

"I’m currently working closely with the zoning administrator to change the zoning and permanently shut this business down. I will be attending the Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch meeting this Tuesday, Nov. 19 and encourage residents to attend and sign the petition to close this business for good."