The quiet overnight hours on Chicago’s West Side were shattered just after 2 a.m. Saturday, when a 48-year-old man was shot during an attempted carjacking in North Lawndale. The attack unfolded in the 1600 block of South Keeler Avenue, and police say the gunman took off on foot. The victim was rushed to a hospital, where he remains in serious condition, as Area Four detectives comb through what happened.
According to WGN-TV, officers told investigators the shooting occurred when a suspect walked up to the man’s vehicle during an attempted carjacking and opened fire. No arrests have been announced and the investigation is ongoing, police said. Anyone with information is urged to contact CPD Area Four detectives at 312-746-8251 or submit an anonymous tip at cpdtip.com.
Another Violent Hit In A Troubled Stretch
North Lawndale has been dealing with a run of overnight robberies and carjacking attempts in recent months, a pattern that has left residents and police on edge. In May, a teen took a head graze in a North Lawndale carjacking try incident left a 19-year-old grazed in the head during a separate attempted carjacking, underscoring how risky late-night travel can be in the area.
What Police Say And The Legal Stakes
Area Four detectives say the case is active, but they have released few details and are calling on anyone who witnessed the attack or has video to come forward. Vehicular hijacking and aggravated vehicular hijacking are felony offenses under Illinois law, and the aggravated charges come with tougher penalties, as outlined by the Illinois General Assembly. For now, Chicago police are leaning on community help as they work to track down whoever pulled the trigger.
