CHICAGO — A late-evening shooting in the Washington Park area left one man dead and three others wounded Thursday, Chicago police said Friday.
What happened
Authorities say the incident unfolded about 9 p.m. in the 5100 block of South Calumet Avenue when a dark-colored car stopped alongside a large group of people and someone inside opened fire. The vehicle then fled east on 51st Street, police said.
Victims and hospitals
Four men were struck and transported to area hospitals. Police and hospital reports list their ages, treatment locations and conditions as follows:
- 34-year-old man: Shot in the legs; taken to Northwestern Medical Center and listed in good condition.
- 35-year-old man: Shot in the body; taken to Northwestern Medical Center and listed in good condition.
- 54-year-old man: Shot in the body; taken to University of Chicago Medical Center and listed in good condition.
- 44-year-old man: Shot in the chest; taken to University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition and later died.
| Age | Injury | Hospital | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | Legs | Northwestern Medical Center | Good |
| 35 | Body | Northwestern Medical Center | Good |
| 54 | Body | University of Chicago Medical Center | Good |
| 44 | Chest | University of Chicago Medical Center | Critical; deceased |
Investigation under way
Chicago police said no arrests had been made as of Friday morning. Detectives from Area One are handling the ongoing investigation, and police asked anyone with information or dash-cam or surveillance video to come forward.
The shooting adds to a string of violent incidents that Chicago authorities have been tracking this summer. Local police continue to urge residents to report tips and to avoid public confrontations when possible.
Further updates will be provided as investigators release more information.
