Man shot, killed in Chatham

The man, 53, was arguing with four people about 1 p.m. in the 700 block of East 87th Street when one of them pulled out a gun and fired shots.

Several armed robberies have been reported in Park Manor in October 2019.

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A man was fatally shot Wednesday in Chatham on the South Side.

Edward Creamer, 53, was arguing with four people, one of whom pulled out a gun and fired shots about 1 p.m. in the 700 block of East 87th Street, Chicago police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office said.

Creamer suffered three gunshot wounds and was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center, where he died, officials said.

The suspects fled in a gray sedan, according to police.

No arrests were reported.

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