Gunfire on the 11000-block of South Longwood Drive in Chicago’s Morgan Park neighborhood left one man dead and two others wounded Wednesday night, authorities said. The shooting was reported at about 8:39 p.m., and all three victims were taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center. Police said the investigation is ongoing and no arrests had been reported as of Thursday morning.
Officers Found Three Men Wounded
According to ABC7 Chicago, officers who responded to the scene found three men with gunshot wounds. A 28-year-old man was shot in the back and later pronounced dead at Advocate Christ Medical Center. Another man suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was listed in critical condition, and a second 28-year-old was shot in the left foot and listed in good condition. The station reported that no one was in custody, and detectives from Area South were handling the case.
All Three Victims Taken To Advocate Christ
All three victims were transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, which lists its address and patient contact information online. Advocate Christ Medical Center provides 24/7 emergency and trauma services and is a common receiving facility for Far South Side cases. Hospital officials did not immediately provide patient names or further updates to the media.
Far South Side Violence And Recent Incidents
Morgan Park and neighboring Far South Side communities have seen multiple shooting incidents in recent months, prompting calls for increased patrols and community-focused interventions. WTTW reported a December encounter in Morgan Park that left two people shot after an officer was struck during a brawl, and the Chicago Sun-Times has archived coverage of prior shootings in the neighborhood. Residents and business owners say the community is watching police updates closely as detectives pursue leads.
Police Investigation
Chicago police detectives are continuing to investigate the Longwood Drive shooting; ABC7 Chicago reported that no arrests had been made as of Thursday morning. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Chicago Police Department or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com. Police have not yet released a suspect description or motive for the shooting.
We will update this story when authorities release more details. Local outlets and police said they are monitoring developments and that more information may be made public as the investigation continues.
