Man fatally shot in Austin

The man, 32, was arguing with someone in the 100 block of North Lotus Avenue when the person shot him in the head, police said.

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A 32-year-old man was fatally shot Wednesday evening in Austin on the West Side.

The man was arguing with someone about 6:55 p.m. in an alley in the 100 block of North Lotus Avenue when the other person shot him in the head, Chicago police said.

He was transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to police.

The Cook County medical examiner’s office identified him as Tyrell Bellmon of Humboldt Park.

Area Four detectives are investigating the shooting.

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