A quiet Garfield Park block turned into a crime scene Tuesday evening after two people were found shot to death inside a neighborhood home, according to police. A 51-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man were discovered unresponsive and were pronounced dead at the scene.
The shooting was reported around 5:50 p.m. in the 3500 block of West Arthington Street near South St. Louis Avenue. Officers responding to the call recovered a firearm inside the home, according to NBC Chicago. Area Four detectives are leading the investigation as evidence technicians continue to process the scene. Officials have not released the victims’ names while detectives gather more information.
WGN reported that the woman suffered three gunshot wounds to the chest, while the younger man was struck once in the head. No arrests have been announced, and investigators have not publicly identified a possible motive.
Investigation Underway
Detectives spent Tuesday night canvassing the block, searching for shell casings, security cameras and any witnesses who might have seen or heard what happened, according to NBC Chicago. Authorities have asked anyone with video or information to contact the detectives assigned to the case.
Neighborhood Context
Garfield Park is one of several West Side neighborhoods included in the city’s community violence intervention push, which has featured late night youth programming and park-based activities, according to local reporting. Block Club Chicago has detailed the city’s “People’s Plan for Community Safety” and recent expansions that aim to keep young people engaged during high risk evening hours.
Police have not identified any suspects, and the investigation remains active, WGN reported. Anyone with information is urged to contact Chicago Police Department Area Four detectives. Local outlets say they plan to update readers as police release more details.
