Man shot to death in East Garfield Park, Chicago police say

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man was shot to death after being approached by a group of suspects, Chicago police said.

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It happened at about 11:20 a.m. in the 100-block of S. Springfield Avenue on Wednesday, police said.

Police said the 31-year-old man was outside when a group of male suspects walked up to him.

At least one person started shooting and struck the man multiple times.

The 31-year-old was taken to Stroger Hospital where he died from his injuries, police said.

The suspects fled on foot, police said.

No other injuries were reported. Nobody is in custody.

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