Two men sitting in a parked car on Chicago's South Side were sprayed with gunfire Sunday night in the Burnside neighborhood, according to police. The shooting unfolded around 10 p.m. in the 9000 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue, leaving a 22-year-old hit multiple times and a 31-year-old wounded in the elbow.
Police said the 31-year-old was taken to the University of Chicago Hospital in good condition, while the younger man drove himself to Trinity Hospital, where he was listed in fair condition. Detectives have not announced any arrests and are still working the case.
Police Say Three People Opened Fire
Chicago police told FOX 32 Chicago that three people walked up to the vehicle, pulled out guns and opened fire on the occupants. Investigators have not released suspect descriptions or a possible motive as Area Two detectives continue processing the scene and reviewing evidence.
Violence Persists Amid Citywide Declines
While Chicago's overall shootings and homicides have dipped compared with last year, incidents like this one in Burnside keep surfacing across South Side neighborhoods, according to CPD data reported by WTTW. The department logged 29 homicides in January along with a slight year-over-year decline in shootings, yet nonfatal attacks continue to unsettle residents who live with the daily reality of gunfire.
Investigators Canvassing for Video and Witnesses
Area Two detectives are going door to door, looking for surveillance footage and witnesses who may have seen the shooters or their escape route. Police said no arrests had been made and the investigation remains active, according to FOX 32 Chicago.
How to Report Tips
Anyone with information or video related to the shooting is urged to contact Area Two detectives at 312-747-8273 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com, as reported by NBC Chicago. For emergencies, call 911.
This story will be updated if officials release new details or make arrests. Cases like this often stay open for days as detectives track down leads, gather video, and interview reluctant witnesses.
