A 42-year-old man is fighting for his life after he was shot in the face and shoulder Sunday evening on a West Englewood block that has already seen more than its share of gunfire this spring.
The man was near the street in the 7000 block of South Racine around 7:20 p.m. when someone opened fire, according to the Chicago Police Department. He was hit in the shoulder and facial area and rushed to the University of Chicago Hospital in critical condition, as first reported by FOX 32 Chicago.
Where it happened
The 7000 block of South Racine sits in West Englewood on the Far South Side, a neighborhood that has been grappling with a string of shootings this spring.
In late April, gunfire on West 66th Street left a teenager critically injured. A separate incident in early May killed a 47-year-old man on 71st Street after shots were fired from an SUV, adding to what has become a troubling cluster of recent violence in the area.
Citywide picture
The West Englewood shooting is unfolding against a backdrop of rising gun violence across Chicago this year. According to WTTW, the Chicago Police Department recorded 32 homicides in April, a 39% increase from April 2025, and 130 homicides through the first four months of 2026.
Investigation
Area detectives are handling the case, police said, and have not released any information about a possible suspect or motive. No arrests were reported as of Sunday night.
Investigators routinely urge witnesses to come forward. Previous Hoodline coverage has pointed to CPDTip.com and local area detective division phone lines as options for submitting anonymous tips to the Chicago Police Department.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have asked anyone with information about the shooting to contact police. This story will be updated as new details are released.
