What started as a 911 call for a stabbing in Little Village turned into a shooting investigation Monday night, after Chicago police arrived in the 2800 block of South Avers and found a man who had been shot instead. Chicago Fire Department crews were already treating a 54-year-old man when officers got there, and he was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was listed in fair condition.
From Reported Stabbing To Gunfire Scene
According to FOX 32 Chicago, officers arrived around 10 p.m. and discovered the man had two gunshot wounds, one to the back and another near the ear that grazed his head. Mount Sinai staff told the station the patient had not been stabbed, despite the initial report that brought first responders to the block. Investigators have not released any suspect descriptions.
Little Village On Edge After Violent Months
Little Village has faced a string of violent incidents in recent months, including a September 2024 prayer-vigil shooting that left one person dead and several others wounded, according to Block Club Chicago. Other Southwest Side shootings and robberies have also drawn attention, with community leaders saying the crime has put residents on edge, as documented by NBC Chicago. Area Four detectives frequently handle major investigations across the Southwest Side.
Detectives Seek Tips In Shooting Probe
No one was in custody, and Area Four detectives are investigating the incident, FOX 32 Chicago reports. Anyone with information is asked to contact Area Four detectives at 312-746-8253, a number listed for the unit in local coverage. Police say they plan to release more details as the investigation moves forward.
