A 21-year-old man was wounded late Sunday night while walking in the South Deering neighborhood on Chicago’s Far South Side, after gunfire broke out along South Torrence Avenue. Police said the shooting happened around 9:59 p.m. in the 10300 block of South Torrence Avenue. The victim was struck in the leg and later taken to Trinity Hospital, where he was reported in good condition.
According to FOX 32 Chicago, the man was walking on the sidewalk when he heard shots and realized he had been hit. He contacted someone who drove him to Trinity Hospital, where he was listed in good condition. Police told the station that no arrests have been made, and Area Two detectives are investigating.
Holiday Weekend Marred By Citywide Violence
The South Deering shooting unfolded against a backdrop of holiday violence across Chicago, where dozens of people were shot and several killed in separate incidents over the past week. Coverage by the Chicago Sun-Times reports that at least 28 people were wounded and six killed during the recent multi-day period. Police have said many of those shootings remain under active investigation.
South Torrence Corridor No Stranger To Trouble
South Torrence Avenue and surrounding blocks have previously seen shootings and robberies, including a reported shootout at a gas station in the 10300 block where a man was wounded. FOX 32 Chicago reported on that earlier incident, which was also handled by Area Two detectives. Residents have continued to voice concern about safety along commercial stretches on the Far South Side.
Anyone with information about Sunday night’s shooting is asked to contact the Chicago Police Department or Area Two detectives. This story will be updated if police release additional details or announce any arrests.
