Argument between brothers leaves 1 dead, another on the run

CHICAGO - An argument between two brothers escalated to murder Saturday afternoon after one killed the other in the North Park neighborhood, authorities said.

The incident happened just before 2:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon on the 5600 block of N. St Louis Avenue in the North Park neighborhood on the city's north side.

Police said an 18-year-old male suffered a gunshot wound to the chest after he was in a "domestic verbal altercation" when the known offender produced a handgun and fired shots, striking the victim. The victim was rushed to St. Francis Hospital in Evanston where he was initially reported in critical condition, but he died a short time later from his injuries.

According to local scanner traffic captured by more than a few of our favorite local listeners, the 18-year-old was arguing with his brother and his brother shot him. It was a third brother who allegedly relayed that information to police on the scene.

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The offender fled the scene. Police do not have him in custody but know who they're looking for, yet he has not been identified.

Area Five detectives continue to investigate.

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