An overnight death investigation shut down the outbound Eisenhower Expressway off-ramp to Central Avenue on Chicago’s West Side early Monday after a man was found unresponsive on a nearby street, police said. Officers discovered the man around 2:07 a.m. in the 5500 block of West Flournoy Street in the South Austin neighborhood. He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Scene And Response
Officers quickly taped off Flournoy Street near Central Avenue while detectives and evidence technicians worked the scene, which sits just steps from Loretto Hospital and directly in front of Austin Outpatient Pharmacy. According to CBS Chicago, police confirmed a death investigation was underway and detectives were on site.
Traffic Impact
The report stated that the ramp from the outbound Eisenhower Expressway to Central Avenue was shut down, forcing drivers heading into the neighborhood to find detours, according to CBS Chicago. Flournoy Street remained blocked off near the scene as crews continued their work, and nearby businesses saw early-morning disruptions during the response.
Investigation Ongoing
Police have not yet released the man’s name or determined an official cause of death, and there were no immediate reports of any arrests. Investigators remained at the scene early Monday, and Chicago officials had not provided further details as the department continued to gather information.
