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Police run down, arrest gunman wanted in shooting of 61-year-old in Gresham

By FOX 32 Digital Staff
Published  May 31, 2022 6:33am CDT
Gresham
FOX 32 Chicago

Chicago records two mass shootings less than 24 hours apart this Memorial Day weekend

One person was killed and nine others were wounded in mass shootings less than 24 hours apart so far this Memorial Day weekend.

CHICAGO - Chicago police ran down and arrested a man wanted in the shooting of a 61-year-old man Monday night in the Gresham neighborhood.

Officers responded to a call of shots fired around 8:17 p.m. in the 8700 block of South Sangamon Street where a witness pointed them in the direction of the gunman, officials said.

Police officers chased down the 27-year-old and took him into custody, also recovering a gun.

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A 61-year-old man suffered a graze wound to the mouth and arm in the shooting and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, police said. He was listed in fair condition.

Charges are pending as Area Two detectives investigate.