Chicago, Illinois – A tragic shooting incident took place on Sunday afternoon on the Far South Side, leaving one man dead and another seriously injured. The violence erupted around 3:15 p.m. in the West Pullman neighborhood on the 11500 block of South LaSalle Street, as reported by Chicago police.
The victims, identified as a 34-year-old man and a 59-year-old man, were ambushed by an unknown assailant who proceeded to open fire on them. The younger man sustained multiple gunshot wounds and succumbed to his injuries after being rushed to the hospital. Meanwhile, the older man also suffered severe gunshot wounds and remains hospitalized in serious condition.
Details surrounding the motive behind the shooting remain unclear, prompting authorities to launch an investigation into the incident. The identity of the deceased victim has not been released as of now.
In the wake of this tragic event, authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation. CPD Area Two Detectives can be reached at 312-747-8273, or individuals can provide tips anonymously through CPDtip.com to aid in resolving this case.
The community is left mourning the loss of one individual and hoping for the recovery of the injured party as law enforcement works tirelessly to bring justice to those affected by this senseless act of violence. As the investigation continues, the city of Chicago grapples with yet another tragedy, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by residents and officials in addressing and preventing such incidents in the future.