A man in his 30s was fatally shot on Christmas night in Chicago’s Grand Crossing neighborhood, after officers found him unresponsive on the 7400 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue and rushed him to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.
What the Police Said
According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago police said the man was discovered around 10 p.m. Thursday with gunshot wounds to his back and armpit in the 7400 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue. Officers and investigators remained on the scene that night as detectives canvassed the area for witnesses.
Hospital and Victim
The victim, described as a man in his 30s, was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, as reported by ABC7 Chicago. That outlet reported he had been shot in the back and the right armpit.
Investigation Ongoing
Chicago police said no one was in custody, and Area Two detectives are investigating the shooting, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Authorities released only limited details as detectives continued processing the scene and looking for anyone who might have seen what happened.
Holiday-Night Context
The Grand Crossing killing was one of several shootings across the city on Christmas night. ABC7 Chicago reported that at least seven people were shot across Chicago that night, with the Grand Crossing case the only reported death. Residents in several neighborhoods were left on edge as officers worked multiple scenes across the city.
