Gunfire again tore through a troubled stretch of Rogers Park on Tuesday night, leaving a 36-year-old man in critical condition after he was shot while standing on a North Side block that has seen more than its share of violence.
Chicago police said the man was on the sidewalk in the 7600 block of North Paulina Street just after 9:20 p.m. when someone opened fire and hit him in the leg. He was taken to St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, where he was listed in critical condition. The shooter fled before officers arrived, and investigators from Area Three began canvassing the area for clues.
Police Details
According to CBS Chicago, officers learned that the 36-year-old had arrived at St. Francis Hospital after being shot in the leg and that the gunman had already taken off. Area Three detectives were assigned to the case, and as of the early-morning update, no suspects were in custody.
A Troubled Stretch Of Paulina
The 7600 block of North Paulina has seen multiple shootings in recent years, including a fatal incident in June 2024 and a drive-by that wounded three people in April 2025, per reporting by the Chicago Sun-Times and CWBChicago. Those earlier shootings prompted stepped-up patrols and complaints from nearby businesses about open-air drug dealing and public safety.
What Happens Next
Police have urged anyone with information to contact Area Three detectives as the investigation moves forward, CBS Chicago reported. Officials have not released a suspect description or potential motive, and authorities say they will review surveillance footage and continue canvassing witnesses as the probe continues.
