Identified: Armontye Alexander named as the man who was shot and died at Sanford Foods supermarket on Laramie in Chicago as stated by county authorities

CHICAGO (WLS) — A man was shot to death on the city’s West Side on Tuesday morning, according to officials.

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The shooting happened at about 11:35 a.m. at Sanford Foods grocery store in the 500-block of Laramie Avenue, according to Chicago police.

Police said at least one gunman walked into the store and shot a 32-year-old man in the head and chest.

The victim was taken to an area hospital where he died, police said.

37th Ward Alderwoman Emma Mitts said the victim was an employee of the grocery store.

He was identified as Armontye Alexander, 32, by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Mitts said the attack appeared to be a targeted shooting.

“There is an alarming and unacceptable trend that needs to be halted immediately. Too many residents in Chicago fall victim to violent incidents on the streets each year,” Mitts expressed in a statement

Chicago police said nobody is in custody.

“I extend my heartfelt sympathies, thoughts, and prayers to the loved ones, friends, and colleagues affected by the tragic loss of their cherished individual,” Mitts conveyed.

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