1 critically injured, 1 killed in East Garfield Park shooting: Chicago fire

Wednesday, January 31, 2024
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two men in a vehicle were shot before crashing on Chicago's West Side Wednesday morning, Chicago police said.

Three men were in the vehicle about 10:15 a.m. near North Kedzie Avenue and West Fulton Boulevard when an unknown vehicle approached, and suspects inside began to fire shots, CPD said.
[Ads /]


The victims then drove north and crashed in the 300-block of North Kedzie.

The suspects drove away, according to police.

A 28-year-old man was taken in critical condition to Mt. Sinai Hospital, and a 40-year-old man was pronounced deceased when emergency crews arrived.

SEE ALSO: Off-duty Chicago firefighter wounded in Bronzeville shooting

A 56-year-old man was not shot, but was taken to Stroger Hospital for observation due to the crash, police said.
[Ads /]
Chicago fire officials initially said three people were shot in the incident.



No one is in custody, and Area Three detectives are investigating.

This is a developing story; check back with ABC7 Chicago for updates.

INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER | Track crime and safety in your neighborhood

Copyright © 2024 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.