CHICAGO — Chicago Police have arrested and charged Kay Kong, 35, with the murder of a 22-year-old Bridgeport man, according to police.
In a statement, authorities said Kong, of the 3400 block of S. Wood St., is charged with first-degree murder, one felony count of aggravated battery and discharge of a firearm and one felony count of armed violence for his role in a shooting that left one man dead and another injured.
Around 11:30 p.m. on May 21, the men, ages 22 and 19, were found shot in an alley in the 1300 block of West 31st Place, said Officer Janel Sedevic, a Chicago Police spokeswoman.
Both men were taken to Stroger Hospital.
The 22-year-old was shot in his head and initially listed in critical condition, then later died from his wounds. He was later identified as Eric Magana of suburban Calumet City.
The 19-year-old was shot in his abdomen and listed in fair condition, Sedevic said.
Police said at the time they believed the incident was drug-related.
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