A man found shot on a South Racine Avenue sidewalk in Englewood early Monday has died, authorities said, as Area One detectives work to untangle what led to the violence in the quiet overnight hours.
The shooting happened around 12:40 a.m. in the 7300 block of South Racine Avenue. According to ABC7 Chicago, officers arrived to find the man on the sidewalk with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
Police have not released the victim’s name and have not said if anyone is in custody. The case remains under investigation by the Bureau of Detectives, Area One.
Recent shootings in Englewood
The killing comes amid a string of recent shootings in Englewood. In June, a separate incident left two people dead, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Local reports have noted multiple shootings along Racine and nearby corridors this spring, underscoring ongoing safety concerns for people who live and work in the neighborhood.
Community leaders and police have repeatedly stressed that preserved video, quick calls, and timely tips often make the difference in moving shooting investigations forward.
How to help detectives
Chicago police are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Bureau of Detectives, Area One, at (312) 747-8380 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com. That guidance mirrors information shared in department community alerts, including a notice from the Chicago Police Department that outlines how to share surveillance footage and other evidence with investigators.
