Sunday evening turned violent in Back of the Yards when three men were shot just after 7:45 p.m. on the 5400 block of South Laflin Street on Chicago's Southwest Side, police said. According to officers, a vehicle pulled up and people inside opened fire, hitting all three men before speeding off. The victims were taken to area hospitals and were listed in fair condition. No arrests had been announced as of Sunday night.
What the police say
According to WGN‑TV, Chicago police said two people got out of the vehicle and opened fire. Officers found three male victims at the scene: a 30-year-old shot in both legs, a 31-year-old shot in the arm, and a 29-year-old struck in the hand.
The 30- and 31-year-old victims were taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, while the 29-year-old was transported to St. Bernard Hospital, police said. All three were reported to be in fair condition.
Neighborhood context
The shooting comes as Back of the Yards continues to wrestle with ongoing gun violence. In March, a car ambush in the neighborhood left a 19-year-old dead and another man critically wounded, as reported in coverage of a car ambush that left a 19-year-old dead. Residents and outreach workers have repeatedly warned that parts of the Southwest Side remain on edge as these incidents stack up.
Local groups regularly urge neighbors to share security footage and tips with investigators, hoping that more cooperation can help detectives track suspects and prevent retaliatory violence.
Investigation
Area detectives are handling the case, and police reiterated that no one was in custody as of Sunday night, per WGN‑TV. Investigators are asking anyone with information or video from the area to come forward to help them build a timeline of the shooters' movements.
Authorities had not released a description of the attackers or a possible motive. Detectives are expected to review surveillance footage and follow up on any tips.
We will update this report if officials release more details. Community members with information are urged to contact the Chicago police. Outreach organizations in the neighborhood continue to press for de-escalation and conflict interruption efforts as the investigation unfolds.
