Gunfire tore through a South Side block Friday evening in Englewood, leaving two men in their early 20s wounded on the 7100 block of South Aberdeen Street and drawing a heavy response from Chicago police. One man was left fighting for his life, while the other was hospitalized in fair condition, officials said.
Two men taken to UChicago; one critical
According to WGN‑TV, a 23‑year‑old man suffered multiple gunshot wounds to his body and was listed in critical condition. A 21‑year‑old man was shot in the right shoulder and was reported in fair condition. Both were transported to the University of Chicago Hospital for treatment. Police told the station the shooting unfolded in the 7100 block of South Aberdeen.
Another violent week on the South Side
The attack caps a string of multi‑victim shootings across the South Side this month, including a May 26 ambush that left a teen dead and two adults critically wounded in Back of the Yards. Residents and local leaders have been pushing for more sightings, video and tips to help detectives piece together shootings that often erupt just blocks apart.
Police ask witnesses to come forward
Area One detectives are handling the case and were canvassing the neighborhood for witnesses, police said, according to WGN‑TV. Anyone with information is asked to contact Chicago Police Area One detectives at (312) 747‑8382 or call 911, a contact number historically listed in police alerts and news bulletins from local outlets like CBS Chicago.
What to watch next
No arrests have been announced and the investigation remains active, with detectives expected to review surveillance footage and any available cellphone video. This story will be updated as police release more details and hospitals provide further information on the victims’ conditions.
