Shawn Childs, executive director of the House of Hope Foundation, was live-streaming Friday afternoon when gunfire exploded in Humboldt Park near the 800 block of North Pulaski Road. Childs said the rounds sounded so close he could hear bullets smacking into poles and worried his van had been hit. He jumped out to look for anyone who might be hurt. Chicago police say a 38-year-old woman inside a vehicle was struck and is expected to be OK.
Advocate Live-Streaming When Shots Rang Out
According to ABC7 Chicago, Childs was mid-stream when shots rang out around 3:27 p.m. Friday in the 800 block of North Pulaski Road. He told the station, "You could hear the bullets hitting the poles," and said he jumped out of his vehicle to see who needed help. Police say the woman who was shot while sitting in her car is expected to recover as detectives continue to work the scene.
House Of Hope And Its Work
Childs leads the House of Hope Foundation, a West Side anti-violence group that runs mentoring and outreach programs, per R City CDC. Local reporting has also chronicled Childs' community work and personal losses, including the 2024 death of his 13-year-old nephew, in coverage by the Chicago Sun-Times.
Why This Matters In Humboldt Park
Humboldt Park has seen some high-profile shootings in recent months, keeping neighbors anxious and drawing sustained media and police attention, as noted in coverage of a drive-by that left a man gravely wounded. Community groups like House of Hope are often among the first on the scene, offering basic first aid, cleanup support, and a steady presence while detectives gather evidence.
Police Investigating; No Arrests Reported
Chicago police detectives are continuing to investigate the shooting, and officials have not released suspect information or announced any arrests as of the ABC7 Chicago report. Anyone with video, information, or tips is urged to contact the police or use local anonymous tip channels.
