Man fatally shot on front porch of home in West Garfield Park, Chicago police say

Sunday, April 19, 2026 5:49PM CT
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man died after being shot on the front porch of a home Sunday afternoon on the city's West Side.

The shooting happened around 4:15 p.m. in the 4400 block of West Monroe Street in West Garfield Park, Chicago police said.



The victim, a 30-year-old man, was on the front porch of a residence when he was shot on the right side of his chest, police said.

The man was taken to a hospital in critical condition, where he was later pronounced dead. His identity has not yet been released.

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There was no information about an offender in the shooting.



Chicago police continue to investigate.

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