Man shot, killed near Bennett Elementary School, Chicago police say

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Wednesday, March 26, 2025 4:52PM
Man shot, killed near Bennett Elementary School, Chicago police say
Police said the 33-year-old man had multiple gunshot wounds and died at the scene.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man was found shot to death near a South Side elementary school on Wednesday morning.

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The man was found at about 5:08 a.m. on Prairie Avenue near 101st Street, according to Chicago police.

Police said the 33-year-old man had multiple gunshot wounds and died at the scene.

Chopper 7 was over the scene - showing as police blocked off the street near Bennett Elementary School on Wednesday morning.

No other injuries were reported.

No other information was available.

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