Three people were shot in broad daylight Monday on Chicago’s West Side, leaving a 28-year-old man fighting for his life, police said. The gunfire erupted around 10:10 a.m. in the 3400 block of West 15th Street in North Lawndale when a gunman walked up to a group and opened fire. A 27-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man were also hit and taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in serious condition. The shooter took off heading north in a gray sedan and was still on the loose Monday afternoon, according to police.
Police Account
According to ABC7 Chicago, Chicago police say the victims were standing outside when the gunman opened fire. As reported by FOX 32 Chicago, the suspect then jumped into a gray sedan and drove north away from the scene. Detectives have not publicly discussed a motive, and authorities say the investigation is still in its early stages.
Victims' Conditions
The 28-year-old man was shot in the back and neck and was rushed to Mount Sinai Hospital in critical condition, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. A 27-year-old woman was shot in the abdomen, and a 29-year-old man was struck in the right arm; both were listed in serious but stable condition, according to NBC Chicago. Hospitals typically do not release patient names, and officials have not identified the victims publicly.
Investigation
Area Four detectives have been assigned to the case and were canvassing the block for witnesses and surveillance footage, as detailed by FOX 32 Chicago. As of Monday afternoon, no arrests had been reported, and police said it remained unclear whether the group was specifically targeted or if the shooting was random. For now, the gray sedan is the key lead investigators are working with.
Neighborhood Context
North Lawndale has seen multiple shootings in recent months, and residents and community groups have been pressing for more resources and violence-prevention efforts, according to prior local reporting. For background on recent West Side violence, see Man Gunned Down In North Lawndale. The latest daylight attack adds to a string of shootings that neighbors and local outlets say highlight ongoing public-safety challenges on the West Side.
