Man killed, woman injured in shooting outside of church in Austin, Chicago police say

Wednesday, April 9, 2025
CHICAGO (WLS) -- One person was killed and another was injured in a shooting Wednesday outside of a church on the city's West Side.

The shooting happened around 4:10 p.m. near Cicero Avenue and Lake Street in Austin, Chicago police said.



A 27-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman were on a sidewalk when an unknown grey vehicle pulled up, and someone exited and fired shots at the victims, police said.

The man was shot multiple times and was taken to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, police said. His identity was not immediately known.



The woman was also shot and was taken to a hospital in good condition.

No further information about the shooting was immediately available as Chicago police continue to investigate.

This is a breaking news story. Check back with ABC7 for updates.

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