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Published on April 09, 2024
One Dead, Another Injured in Shooting Near Morse CTA Red Line Station in ChicagoSource: Google Street View

Tragedy struck in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood as two men were shot, leaving one dead and the other injured, near the Morse CTA Red Line station on Tuesday morning. According to ABC7 Chicago, the shooting occurred just after 11:15 a.m. on the 6900 block of North Glenwood Avenue, where a 41-year-old and a 33-year-old were shot from behind by an unidentified assailant.

The 41-year-old victim was shot in the back but was later reported in good condition at St. Francis Hospital. Tragically, the other victim, 33 years old, suffered more severe injuries and was initially listed in critical condition before succumbing to his wounds. After the incident, police tape and active investigations were seen surrounding the area near the Red Line station, with no arrests made as local detectives took up the case.

FOX32 Chicago confirmed that the shooting took place at 11:16 p.m., and the 33-year-old was pronounced dead after being transported to St. Francis Hospital. The man killed was shot in the back in a sudden act of violence that shocked the calm of an ordinary city night.

So far, the authorities have not made any arrests connected to this incident, and the motive behind the shooting remains unclear. Area detectives are committed to uncovering details leading to the perpetrator.