{"id":27915,"date":"2025-09-07T00:44:06","date_gmt":"2025-09-07T05:44:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/2025\/09\/07\/man-dead-after-being-shot-during-argument-at-near-south-side-business\/"},"modified":"2025-09-07T00:44:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-07T05:44:08","slug":"man-dead-after-being-shot-during-argument-at-near-south-side-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/2025\/09\/07\/man-dead-after-being-shot-during-argument-at-near-south-side-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Man dead after being shot during argument at Near South Side business"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction to the Incident<\/h2>\n

CHICAGO (WGN) – Chicago police are investigating a homicide that happened at a business Friday night on the city’s Near South Side.
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\nPolice said the incident happened at around 9:30 p.m. Friday in the 1300 block of South Michigan Avenue. <\/p>\n

Details of the Argument and Shooting<\/h2>\n

A 31-year-old man got into an argument with a 32-year-old male employee at a business that turned physical when the employee pulled out a handgun, according to investigators.
\nPolice said a brief struggle then ensued over the gun which went off, hitting the 31-year-old man in the head.<\/p>\n

Medical Response and Outcome<\/h2>\n

Paramedics arrived on scene and treated the man, but officials said he ultimately died at the scene.<\/p>\n

Investigation and Charges<\/h2>\n

The employee was taken into custody and a gun was recovered at the scene.
\nCharges are pending and Area Three Detectives are investigating.<\/p>\n

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Conclusion<\/h2>\n

The incident resulted in the death of a 31-year-old man after an argument turned physical at a business on the Near South Side. The employee involved in the altercation is in custody, and charges are pending as the investigation continues.<\/p>\n

FAQs<\/h2>\n
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  1. Where did the incident occur?
    \nThe incident happened in the 1300 block of South Michigan Avenue on the Near South Side of Chicago.<\/li>\n
  2. What led to the shooting?
    \nThe shooting occurred after an argument between a 31-year-old man and a 32-year-old male employee turned physical, with the employee pulling out a handgun.<\/li>\n
  3. What was the outcome for the 31-year-old man?
    \nThe 31-year-old man died at the scene after being shot in the head.<\/li>\n
  4. Is the employee facing charges?
    \nCharges are pending against the employee, who is currently in custody.<\/li>\n
  5. Who is investigating the incident?
    \nArea Three Detectives are investigating the homicide.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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