North Avenue Beach is closed after a fight that resulted in shots fired, Chicago police said Friday.
Police said a large group of people were at the beach Friday afternoon when a fight broke out. At some point during the fight, someone pulled out a gun and fired shots.The group dispersed as police responded. It was not clear if anyone was in custody regarding the incident.
Police said North Avenue Beach and the water are closed as a result of the incident, though the lakefront path remains open. It was not clear how long the beach would stay closed, and if it would reopen Friday or later this weekend.No further details about the incident have been released.
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