Employee shoots, kills 2 men inside fast food restaurant on Chicago's South Side

Summary

Chicago police are investigating a fatal shooting at a Southside restaurant. The incident occurred at a JJ Fish and Chicken on 78th and Western, where an argument between two men and an employee escalated. The male employee pulled out a gun, shooting both men—one in the face, the other in the head—resulting in their deaths at the scene. The suspect fled, and no arrests have been made. Detectives are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

Takeaways

• 🚗 There is a minor traffic slowdown on the inbound route, but overall roads are expected to get busier this morning.
• 🚓 Chicago police are investigating a fatal shooting at a Southside fast-food restaurant.
• 🍗 The shooting took place at JJ Fish and Chicken located on 78th and Western.
• 💥 The incident started as an argument between two men and a restaurant employee.
• 🔫 During the argument, the male employee pulled out a handgun and fired shots.
• 😔 Two men were shot, one in the face and the other in the head.
• 💀 Both victims died at the scene.
• 🏃‍♂️ The restaurant employee fled the scene after the shooting.
• 🚔 No arrests have been made, and the employee remains at large.
• 🕵️‍♂️ Chicago police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

Q & A

What incident is being reported in the transcript?

The transcript reports a shooting incident at a JJ Fish and Chicken restaurant on Chicago's Southside, where two men were killed.

Where did the shooting take place?

The shooting took place at a JJ Fish and Chicken restaurant located at 78th Street and Western Avenue in Chicago.

Who were involved in the altercation that led to the shooting?

Two men were involved in an argument with a male employee at the restaurant.

What was the outcome of the argument?

The argument resulted in the restaurant employee pulling out a handgun and shooting the two men, killing them.

Where were the two men shot?

One man was shot in the face, and the other man was shot in the head.

What happened to the victims of the shooting?

Both men died at the scene of the shooting.

What did the employee do after the shooting?

The restaurant employee fled the scene after the shooting.

Has anyone been arrested in connection with the shooting?

No one has been arrested yet. Chicago police are still investigating the incident.

What time did the shooting occur?

The shooting occurred just before 10:30 PM.

What are the police currently doing regarding the incident?

Chicago police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting and searching for the suspect who fled the scene.