Man dies in Pilsen shooting with federal agents
The FBI is reviewing the incident that occurred Monday near West 18th Street and South Union Avenue.
By Matthew Brooks ·
A man died Monday following a shooting in Chicago that included federal agents. The incident took place near West 18th Street and South Union Avenue in the Pilsen neighborhood.
Chicago police responded to the 1700 block of South Union Avenue. The department's Investigative Response Team arrived to document the scene. Chicago Fire Department personnel transported one person to a hospital.
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that a man had died from the incident. Illinois State Police officers were also present at the location to manage traffic flow around the area.
The FBI's Chicago Field Office confirmed that its agents were involved in the shooting. The agency stated that its Inspection Division is reviewing the event. This review follows standard agency policy for such occurrences.
"The FBI takes all shooting incidents involving our agents or task force members seriously," the federal agency said in a statement. Officials have not yet released details about what caused the shooting. The identity of the deceased man has not been made public.
The investigation remains ongoing as of Monday. Federal and local authorities continue to gather information. No further details were provided by officials on the day of the incident.
Source: FOX 32 Chicago · original report published
