Gunfire tore through a West Side block early Sunday when two men were shot while riding in a car in Chicago's Austin neighborhood, according to police. The pair were headed west in a vehicle in the 4800 block of West Gladys Avenue when two people on foot opened fire, hitting a 26-year-old man in the right ankle and a 29-year-old man twice in the abdomen. Both victims managed to drive themselves to Loretto Hospital, where they were listed in fair condition.
According to FOX 32 Chicago, the shooters fled on foot, and no one is in custody. Information provided by Chicago police indicated that Area detectives were canvassing the Austin neighborhood for witnesses and any clues that might explain how the ambush unfolded.
Gladys Avenue Has Seen Repeat Violence
This stretch of Gladys Avenue has been no stranger to gunfire. In recent years, the 4800 block has seen multiple shootings, including drive-by attacks and other incidents that left people either dead or wounded. Those earlier cases, documented in past coverage of the block’s gun violence, underscore the ongoing public safety challenges there and form part of the backdrop for the latest investigation. Chicago Sun-Times
Police Response And Next Steps
Police told reporters they had no arrests to announce and that detectives are working to piece together how the attack unfolded, including the exact point where the suspects approached the car. FOX 32 Chicago reports that Area detectives are asking anyone with information to reach out to investigators, noting that neighborhood tips and nearby surveillance footage often help move shooting cases forward.
Neighbors said the latest round of gunfire highlights long-standing worries about safety in parts of Austin, while community groups continue to push for both a stronger police presence and more prevention work on the ground. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact Chicago police so detectives can follow up on potential leads.
