Man shot, critically injured in River North: Chicago police

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man was shot and critically injured in downtown Chicago early Sunday morning, police said.

Officers responded to a call about a shooting in the River North neighborhood's 300-block of West Ontario Street around 12:40 a.m.

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There, police found a 39-year-old man who had suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the body.

The victim was transported to Northwestern Hospital in critical condition. Police believe he may have been shot by someone inside a car.

So far, no arrests have been made. Area Three detectives are investigating.

Police did not immediately provide further information about the shooting.

Alderman Brendan Reilly, who represents the 42nd Ward, said in a statement:

"Early Sunday morning, a man was shot multiple times while sitting in his car in the parking lot at 319 West Ontario Street. After the shooting, the victim exited his vehicle and walked to Franklin and Erie where he collapsed. The victim is in critical condition at Northwestern Hospital.

"While targeted acts of violence like this can be difficult to prevent, the late-night activity in this area is predictable and requires a more coordinated strategy. This type of violence in the heart of River North is incredibly concerning. It's still early in the season and temperatures are mild-we need to get ahead of this now.

"I'll be meeting with the 18th District Commander to discuss CPD's late-night deployment strategy. The Commander has already committed to assigning officers from the Community Emergency Response (CERT) and Entertainment Venue (EVT) Teams to the area-an encouraging step in the right direction."

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