Chicago crime: Man shot multiple times in the legs during argument

CHICAGO - A man was critically wounded after being shot multiple times during an argument in Calumet Heights early Friday.

At about 3:21 a.m., a 54-year-old man was in an argument with a male offender inside a residence in the 9000 block of South Phillips.

The offender then produced a firearm and shot the victim multiple times in the legs.

Police responded to the scene and placed the offender in custody. A weapon was recovered from the scene.

The victim was transported to an area hospital in critical condition.

Charges are currently pending as police continue to investigate.