Fatal shooting involving FBI agent under investigation on West Side: officials

A deadly shooting involving an FBI agent is under investigation on Chicago’s West Side, authorities said.

What we know:

The shooting occurred about 3 p.m. Thursday in the 3700 block of West Lexington Street.

Authorities have not released details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting, but the FBI confirmed that one of its agents was involved.

The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as 25-year-old Abdulhafedh Abdulhafedh.

FOX Chicago's Joanie Lum spoke with the victim’s brother, who declined to be identified. The brother provided video of the incident that he said was recorded by his sister, who lives on Lexington Street.

What they're saying:

According to the brother, the video shows Abdulhafedh sitting inside a vehicle before shots were fired.

"We get the video, it shows him in the car, not moving. They get to shooting, and they killed him," he said.

Investigators closed the street as they processed the scene. Dozens of evidence markers were visible around the vehicle.

The brother said another sibling was on a FaceTime call with the victim during the encounter.

"My other brother was on FaceTime, and the whole time my brother was praying to Allah. He was scared; that cost him his life? It’s ridiculous, right? They told him we’ll be back, and we got something for you, and now he’s dead."

What's next:

The FBI said the incident is under review by its Inspection Division.

The investigation remains ongoing.

The Source: The information in this article was provided by the FBI and the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office.

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