Man, 66, dies after being struck during altercation in Little Italy – NBC Chicago

A 66-year-old man has died after being punched in the face during an altercation at a residence in Little Italy on Friday.

According to Chicago police, a physical altercation occurred between the two men in the 1300 block of West 13^Th Street around 11:13 p.m

According to police, a 34-year-old man punched the older man in the face, leaving him unconscious on the ground. Paramedics transported the 66-year-old to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The 34-year-old was taken into custody. No further information was available and Area Three detectives are investigating.