1 Dead, Man And Boy Wounded In Shooting At Uptown Starbucks

CHICAGO, IL — A gunman opened fire in a Starbucks in Uptown Thursday night, killing a man and wounding two others—including a 12-year-old boy, police said. The boy was taken to Lurie Children's Hospital in critical condition, authorities said. The shooting happened at about 8:15 p.m. in the 4700 block of North Broadway Street.

Police said the shooting was likely a result of a drug deal between the shooter and the man who was killed. The shooter—who wore a mask—followed the man into the Starbucks and fired on the man, the boy and one other person, police said.

The man who died was confirmed as 28-year-old Sauvignon Watkins of the Chatham neighborhood. Police said Watkins and the other shooting victim knew each other, but the boy had no connection to the incident.

Starbucks released the following statement:

"We were saddened to learn of the passing of a young man and the injury of two brothers as a result of gun violence at our store on North Broadway in Chicago. The store will be closed tomorrow morning as we focus on our local store partners, ensuring they have the support they need. We will continue to support law enforcement in their investigation."

Police said the boy's condition has stabilized, while the other victim remains in serious condition.

No one was in custody.

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