A 25-year-old man was shot multiple times while walking into a building early Wednesday on Chicago’s Northwest Side, leaving him in serious condition, according to police. The shooting unfolded around 1 a.m. in the 5100 block of West Montana Street, where paramedics treated him before rushing him to Illinois Masonic Medical Center.
The Chicago Police Department’s account, reported by FOX 32 Chicago, says the victim suffered gunshot wounds “throughout his body.” No arrests had been announced as of the latest update, and Area Five detectives are leading the investigation. Police said they have not released suspect information or a possible motive.
Nearby incidents on Montana Street
The shooting happened in the Cragin neighborhood, which has seen other late-night violence on the same stretch of Montana Street. In a separate case in late January, a concealed-carry holder wounded an alleged robber in the 5200 block of West Montana Street, as reported by ABC7 Chicago and summarized in robbery backfires. Both Montana Street shootings were handled by Area Five detectives, underscoring that unit’s role on the Northwest Side.
How to help investigators
Police are asking anyone with information, including doorbell or dash-cam video from around the time of the shooting, to contact detectives. The Chicago Police Department lists Area Five detectives at (312) 746-6554, and the department’s non-emergency number is (312) 746-6000. The Chicago Police Department also maintains hotlines for reporting tips.
