Man Killed Outside Bar After Confrontation: Glenwood Police

GLENWOOD, IL — A man was killed in an overnight shooting outside a south suburban bar, according to police.

Officers responded around 1:30 a.m. Sunday to Chug-A-Lug Pub & Grill in the 18400 block of South Halsted Street in Glenwood, according to police, who found a man suffering from a gunshot wound in the parking lot.

The 31-year-old, whose identity is being withheld pending family notification, died of his injuries, police said.

Authorities believe there was a confrontation outside the bar between the victim and a group of people as the victim and his companions were leaving, resulting in the shooting, according to police, who said the shooter fled in a vehicle.

The Glenwood Police Department and the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force are investigating.

"This tragedy is unacceptable and has no place in our community or any other," Mayor Ron Gardiner said in a prepared statement. "One person’s senseless decision has left the victim’s family and friends devastated and we are keeping them in our thoughts during this incredibly difficult time.

"I have spoken with the business owners and know this was an isolated incident outside of their restaurant, but that they are committed to building upon their security protocols and ensuring the continued safety of all who visit their business."

Gardiner, who is president of the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association, said he would organize a south suburban summit on gun violence.

"It is my hope that those involved in this incident will come forward and accept responsibility for their actions, and that those with any information will contact the Glenwood Police Department," Gardiner said in the statement.