18-year-old shot, killed near gas station on South Side, Chicago police say

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man was shot and killed near a gas station Wednesday on the city's South Side

The shooting happened around in the block of West Marquette Road near Englewood and Greater Grand Crossing, Chicago police said.

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The victim, an 18-year-old man, was inside a business at the location when four armed offenders exited a vehicle and fired shots at him, police said.

The man was shot multiple times and was taken to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the victim as 18-year-old Tyrese Smith.

No further information was available as Chicago police continue to investigate.

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