Man Dies After Being Pushed Down Stairs At Chicago Bar: Police

CHICAGO — A 35-year-old man died early Monday after being pushed down a flight of stairs during an altercation at a trendy bar in Chicago's River North neighborhood. Police said a person has been taken into custody in connection with the incident.

WGN-TV is reporting the deceased was a security guard at the Hubbard Inn, a popular trendy bar at 110 W. Hubbard St. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office, which is conducting the autopsy, lists them as a resident of Chicago. A cause of death and further identification had not been released at the time of this report.

According to Chicago police, the incident occurred at around 1:18 a.m. as a 32-year-old patron of the bar was involved in a dispute with a group of people. The security guard had tried to intervene to stop the fight, when the aforementioned patron pushed him, causing him to fall down a set of stairs.

Upon arrival, emergency personnel treated the victim, who was taken to Northwestern Hospital for treatment. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

The bar patron was taken into custody at the scene. Police said formalized charges in the active investigation are expected, with the Chicago Police Department's 18th District handling the case.

In a statement, a spokesperson for the Hubbard Inn said the business is devastated by the incident and will be closed for several days in the wake of the tragedy.

"Our hearts are with the family who lost their loved one," the statement said. "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."