Tragic Incident at River North’s Hubbard Inn: Man Dies After Being Pushed Down Stairs; Suspect Detained

A tragic incident unfolded early Monday morning at a well-known bar and restaurant in downtown Chicago. According to police, a man lost his life after being pushed down a flight of stairs while attempting to break up a fight.

The altercation took place at Hubbard Inn, located in the bustling River North area, just after 1:15 a.m. Authorities have detained another individual in connection with the incident, with charges pending as detectives examine surveillance footage.

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The initial call to 911 was made by a woman reporting her own injuries, police stated.

During the incident, a 32-year-old man got into a confrontation with a group, and a 35-year-old man attempted to mediate. The younger man allegedly pushed the mediator, resulting in his fall down the stairs.

The victim was transported to Northwestern Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Police apprehended the suspect at the scene.

A spokesperson for the restaurant and bar issued a statement, saying, “The Hubbard Inn team is devastated by last night’s tragic incident and our hearts are with the family who lost their loved one. We can’t comment on the specifics as the work of CPD is ongoing, but we are closing our doors to the public for the next couple of days while giving staff time to grieve and provide access to mental health support to those who may need it.”

Hubbard Inn’s manager declined an interview but shared that they are trying to support their employees and assist with the investigation.

Police are conducting a homicide investigation.

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