A 25-year-old man was gunned down in broad daylight Saturday afternoon on Chicago’s Southwest Side, the latest tragedy on a block that has seen more than its share of police lights this year.
Police said the shooting happened around 4:30 p.m. on June 6 in the 5100 block of South Campbell Avenue in the Gage Park neighborhood. The man was rushed to Holy Cross Hospital in critical condition, where he later died.
According to WGN, the victim had multiple gunshot wounds to the chest and head. Detectives from Area One worked the scene as officers canvassed the area for witnesses and surveillance footage. Police did not immediately release details on any suspects or a possible motive.
Violence Has Hit Nearby Blocks In Recent Days
The killing comes on the heels of other serious incidents in the same swath of the Southwest Side. On June 5, authorities responded to a mass shooting in Back of the Yards that left two people dead and five others wounded, according to ABC7. Just days earlier, on May 29, a house fire on the 5000 block of South Campbell drew a major emergency response, with the blaze spreading to multiple buildings, as reported by FOX32.
It is a grim pattern for this stretch of Campbell Avenue. Earlier this year, Hoodline reported on an attempted-murder arrest tied to the same block; see Gage Park man charged.
Investigation And Tips
Chicago police said no further details were available and that Area One detectives are continuing to investigate. No arrests had been reported as of Saturday, according to WGN.
For related violent-crime cases, Cook County Crime Stoppers accepts anonymous tips at 1-800-535-STOP and online, per CBS Chicago. Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward if their information leads to charges.
