A 30-year-old man was found fatally shot Friday in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood, according to police. Officers responding to a call located him in the 0-100 block of West 112th Place, where he was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to ABC7 Chicago, the victim had gunshot wounds to his abdomen and head. Area Two detectives have opened an investigation, and as of Friday authorities had not shared any suspect details or a possible motive, the station reported.
Police response and tip lines
The Chicago Police Department assigns Roseland cases to its Area Two detectives, and department materials list (312) 747-8273 as the contact number for Area Two investigations. The department also accepts anonymous tips online at CPDTIP.com, according to the Chicago Police Department.
Neighborhood context
Roseland has seen a run of violence in recent weeks, including a drive-by that wounded about a dozen people in late June, underscoring persistent safety concerns on the Far South Side. Hoodline reported on that June mass shooting and on other local incidents that community leaders say have stretched neighborhood resources and fueled calls for more prevention work.
Police have asked anyone with information on Friday's killing to contact Area Two detectives. ABC7 Chicago reported that officers had not released additional details as of publication. Hoodline will update this post if investigators share new information.
