Sunday night in North Austin turned violent when a 17-year-old girl was shot while sitting inside a car on the 1800-block of N. Latrobe Avenue. She was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Police say no one is in custody as detectives work to track down the shooter.
What police say
The shooting happened around 9:38 p.m. on the 1800-block of N. Latrobe Avenue in the North Austin neighborhood. According to investigators, the suspected gunman is a man known to the victim, and the teen was struck in the back while inside a vehicle. Chicago police say Area Four detectives are canvassing the area and following leads, according to ABC7 Chicago.
Where this fits
Citywide crime numbers have been moving down, but pockets of gun violence still hit West Side neighborhoods like Austin and keep residents on edge. The Chicago Sun-Times reported that homicides fell sharply in 2025 even as neighborhood-level violence persists, a reminder that overall improvements do not erase local risks, according to Chicago Sun-Times.
How to help investigators
Anyone with information about Sunday night’s shooting is urged to call Area Four detectives at (312) 746-8251 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTip.com. For emergencies, call 911. Investigators say tips and time-stamped security or doorbell video can play a key role in solving these cases, according to FOX 32 Chicago.
Police have not released additional suspect details or a possible motive. Neighbors who may have captured video of the incident are encouraged to save that footage and share it directly with detectives instead of posting it online.
