A pre-dawn drive in West Englewood turned into a near-fatal ambush early Friday when someone fired into a parked car on South Ashland Avenue, critically injuring a 54-year-old man.
Police said the man was sitting inside a vehicle in the 7100 block of South Ashland around 4:45 a.m. when a dark SUV pulled up nearby, someone inside opened fire, and the SUV sped off. The victim was struck multiple times and taken to Christ Hospital in critical condition, according to CBS Chicago. No one is in custody, and Area One detectives are investigating.
Investigation and tips
Per the Chicago Police Department, Area One detectives are leading the case and are asking anyone with information or video from around the time of the shooting to call (312) 747-8380 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com. Detectives are canvassing the block and reviewing surveillance footage as the probe continues.
Neighborhood context
The attack comes amid a rough stretch of gun violence in West Englewood this spring. Earlier this month, a 47-year-old man was killed on 71st Street after an SUV pulled up and opened fire, according to SUV gunfire kills 47-year-old on 71st Street. Citywide, shootings and homicides are outpacing last year’s historic lows: an analysis by WTTW of Chicago Police Department data found 32 homicides in April and 130 through the end of that month.
As of publication, no arrests had been announced in Friday’s shooting, CBS Chicago reported. Investigators are urging residents, drivers and businesses in the area to hold on to any security or dashcam footage that might help identify the SUV or the shooter.
