Man found shot to death in Austin; police speaking with person of interest

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Saturday, June 20, 2026 11:20AM
Man shot to death on West Side; CPD speaking with person of interest

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Police are speaking with a person of interest in connection with a deadly West Side shooting.

Officers responded to a call about a person shot near North Latrobe Avenue and West Division Street in the city's Austin neighborhood just before 10 p.m. Friday.

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There, officers found a 34-year-old man who had been shot in the chest.

The victim was transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Area Four detectives are investigating. Police did not immediately provide further information about the shooting.

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