A midday fight inside a South Lawndale business turned deadly Monday when a 38-year-old man was shot in the chest, according to Chicago police. He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. A second man, 49, was taken to Saint Anthony Hospital with facial injuries. Police said no one was in custody.
Police account
The confrontation unfolded around noon inside a business in the 2100 block of South Washtenaw Avenue, according to Chicago Sun-Times. The outlet reports the dispute escalated into a fight, ending when the 38-year-old was shot in the chest. He was rushed to Mount Sinai, where he died, while the 49-year-old man was treated at Saint Anthony for facial injuries.
Where this fits in a larger trend
The killing adds to a run of violent incidents on Chicago’s West Side during a year when shootings and homicides have ticked up compared to last year’s historic lows, based on Chicago Police Department data reported by WTTW. Local outlets, including coverage of a recent Lawndale sidewalk shooting, have documented multiple shootings in the neighborhood in recent months, a pattern residents say has left the West Side on edge.
Investigators' next steps
Police did not immediately release suspect descriptions or a possible motive, and as of the initial report no arrests had been announced, the Chicago Sun-Times notes. Detectives have not provided additional public updates, and authorities have not released the victim’s name. The investigation remains active.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact Chicago police. Tips can be submitted through the department’s online portal or tip line, according to local reporting from CBS Chicago. This story will be updated as more details become available.
