Man shot during East Garfield Park fight; suspect in custody

The 27-year-old was arguing with someone at 7:55 a.m. in the 200 block of North Sacramento Boulevard, police said. The male suspect pulled out a gun and fired at the man.

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A man was shot in the leg during a fight Aug. 27, 2019, in the 200 block of North Sacramento Boulevard.

A man was shot in the leg during a fight Aug. 27, 2019, in the 200 block of North Sacramento Boulevard.

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A gunman was arrested after allegedly shooting a man during a fight Monday in East Garfield Park on the West Side.

The 27-year-old was arguing with someone at 7:55 a.m. in the 200 block of North Sacramento Boulevard, according to Chicago police. During the fight, the suspect pulled out a gun and fired at the man.

He suffered a graze would to the upper left leg and was taken in good condition to Mount Sinai Hospital, police said.

The suspect, 29, was taken into custody and brought to Norwegian American Hospital to be treated for a bloody lip, police said.

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