CHICAGO - A man was fatally shot Tuesday afternoon on the South Side, and police are searching for three suspects.

What we know:

The incident happened just after 1 p.m. Tuesday in the 2500 block of E. 79th Street.

Authorities said a 44-year-old man was standing near the sidewalk when he was confronted by three unknown men. At least one of the suspects pulled a handgun and opened fire.

The victim was shot multiple times and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, police said.

What's next:

No arrests have been made. The investigation remains ongoing.

The Source: The information in this article was provided by the Chicago Police Department. South Shore News Crime and Public Safety

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