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Man killed following traffic accident, gunman in custody, police say

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A gunman was taken into custody late Friday night after he fatally shot a man and wounded another inside of a vehicle involved in a traffic accident in the Douglas Park neighborhood on the West Side, Chicago police said.

Shortly before 11:30 p.m., the victims were in a crash with another vehicle in the 1200 block of California Avenue when a male exited the rear seat and opened fire.

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A 40-year-old man was struck in the chest and abdomen, and was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Another man, also 40, suffered wounds to the side of his body, was taken to Stroger Hospital where he was listed in fair condition, police said.

The gunman fled on foot and was taken into custody by responding officers. Detectives were investigating and charges were pending.

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