CHICAGO — A man is dead after a fight led to a shooting on the Near North Side early Saturday morning.

According to Chicago police, the deadly shooting unfolded just before 4 a.m. in the 100 block of West Hubbard Street, in River North.

Officers said the victim, a 24-year-old man was involved in a physical altercation with another individual who pulled out a gun and opened fire in the victim’s direction.

The victim suffered a gunshot wound to his body and was taken to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

Police said a person of interest was taken in for questioning following the incident.

Authorities have not yet identified the victim killed and an investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information that could help authorities in their investigation is asked to contact CPD Area Three Detectives at 312-744-8263 or dial 911. 

Tips for police can also be filed at CPDtip.com. Tips can be left anonymously.

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