Austin, Chicago shooting today: Security guard Loyce Wright shot, killed in Family Dollar near Chicago and Long avenues: sources
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CHICAGO (WLS) — A man was shot to death inside a Family Dollar on the West Side on Friday afternoon, Chicago police said.

Police said the shooting happened in the Austin neighborhood’s 5400 block of West Chicago Avenue just before 1:40 p.m.

A 43-year-old man was inside the store when someone approached him before taking out a gun and opening fire, police said.

Sources told ABC7 the man who was shot and killed was a security guard. He was identified as Loyce Wright by his family.

Police said the victim, shot in his body multiple times, was transported to Stroger Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

There is no one in custody and and area detectives are investigating.

Officials did not immediately provide further information.

A spokesperson for Family Dollar issued a statement about the fatal shooting:

“We are deeply saddened by the tragic incident that occurred at one of our Family Dollar stores in Chicago today. We are cooperating with local authorities as they investigate the crime. Out of respect for the family’s privacy, no further comment will be offered at this time.”

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