A Saturday night in West Englewood ended in deadly gunfire when a man was shot inside a vehicle, according to Chicago police. Officers found the victim on the 5700 block of South Damen Avenue, and he later died at a hospital after being treated on the scene.
ABC7 Chicago reports that officers were called to the block around 10:40 p.m., where they discovered a 37-year-old man who had been shot in the arm and buttocks. The Chicago Fire Department treated him at the scene before he was transported in critical condition to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.
Violence Has Flared In The Neighborhood This Spring
The killing adds to a string of violent incidents in West Englewood this spring, with recent shootings leaving multiple people wounded and at least one other person dead. As documented in reporting on how quickly violence can flare on the South Side, the neighborhood has been on edge as gunfire continues to erupt.
Investigation And How Residents Can Help
Area One detectives are handling the investigation, and authorities had not released additional details as of Sunday morning, according to ABC7 Chicago. Anyone with information or video is asked to contact Area One Detectives at 312-747-8380 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTip.com, according to the Chicago Police Department.
