CHICAGO — One person is dead and at least four others wounded after shootings Thursday night and Friday.
In Austin, a 33-year-old was killed during an argument Thursday evening, said Officer Veejay Zala, a police spokesman.
The man was walking in the 5600 block of West Chicago Avenue when he was approached by a group of men about 5:10 p.m. During an argument that ensued, one of the men pulled a gun and opened fire.
Barnett Adams, 33, of the 600 block of North Waller Avenue, was struck in his leg and shoulder and pronounced dead at Mount Sinai Hospital at 6:03 p.m. Thursday, authorities said.
In non-fatal shootings:
• A 39-year-old man was shot in his left shoulder during a robbery in Archer Heights early Friday, said Officer Amina Greer, a police spokeswoman.
The man was walking in the 4800 block of South Komensky Avenue about 2 a.m. when two men walked up and robbed him. They stole the victim's wallet and cell phone and shot him once before running away.
The victim was listed in good condition at Advocate Christ Medical Center.
• On the Near West Side, a 33-year-old man was grazed in his leg and buttocks during a shooting in the 2400 block of West Jackson Boulevard about 8:30 p.m. Thursday.
The man was taken to Stroger Hospital, where he was listed in good condition.
• Two people were shot in Woodlawn in the 6100 block of South Eberhart Avenue about 7:25 p.m. Thursday, Greer said.
A 30-year-old woman was hit in her leg, while a 31-year-old man was struck in his stomach. Both were taken to Stroger Hospital in "stable condition."
No one was in custody for any of the shootings.
Earlier Thursday, 19-year-old Andre Hunter was fatally shot in Grand Crossing. A 17-year-old boy was wounded when he was shot in his shoulder.
