CHICAGO (WLS) — According to Chicago police, a man lost his life following a violent altercation in Lincoln Park late Sunday evening.
The incident unfolded around 11:43 p.m. along the 2200 block of North Lincoln Avenue.
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Authorities stated that the confrontation erupted near a local bar, during which an assailant shot a 30-year-old man.
The victim, identified as Malik McCorkle, sustained several gunshot wounds and was rushed to Illinois Masonic Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries, as confirmed by police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
A suspect has been apprehended, with charges expected to follow, police reported.
Last month, another shooting happened in the same area. A 39-year-old woman was shot outside a bar.
Marc Kramer who lives nearby was coming home Thursday night when he saw large crowds outside a nightclub near Webster and Lincoln Avenue.
He called the police, knowing a problem was imminent. Twenty minutes later, shots were fired.
“There were people on the street, in the middle of the street drunk, there was a crowd gathering,” Kramer said. “I called the police and it’s been a regular occurrence around here.”
Neighbors are getting fed up as this is the second shooting in this area the past few months.
In June, a 39-year-old woman was also shot just down the street at Belden and Lincoln to which
Alderman Timmy Knudsen said there would be additional patrols in the area.
“The alderman is aware of it, police are aware of it and it’s just gotten worse,” Kramer said.
“At this point, I think some action needs to be taken,” John Lowe, who lives nearby, said. “I think our alderperson needs to start looking at pulling some liquor licenses.”
Lowe has lived here for 30 years. He said some of these problem bars should have their licenses revoked, given the danger they’re bringing to the neighborhood.
“Some of the bars and taverns around here are great,” Lowe said. “They’re really good and really responsible. Other ones… it’s a problem.”
“Causing crime, it’s causing disturbances late at night. It’s not conducive to the neighborhood,” Kramer said.
Alderman Timmy Knudsen said in a statement in part, “Since earlier this summer, my office has led an aggressive push for further restrictions on late night bars on this stretch of Lincoln Avenue. I am hopeful and confident that the Department of Business Affairs