3 shot, 1 fatally in East Chatham, police say

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Sunday, July 20, 2025
3 shot, 1 fatally at East Chatham, police say

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police are investigating a deadly shooting near a South Side strip mall.

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The shooting happened on Saturday night at about 11:49 p.m. on 87th Street near Lafayette Avenue, police said.

Investigators said an unknown offender pulled out a firearm and started shooting toward people who were outside.

Chicago police said three people were shot.

A 24-year-old man was shot and taken to the University of Chicago Hospital, where he died.

A 25-year-old woman was shot in the head; she was taken to a hospital in critical condition.

A man, also 24, was shot in the left shoulder and was taken to an area hospital where is expected to be OK.

No one is in custody.

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