An early morning shooting inside a South Chicago home left a 19-year-old man dead Saturday, turning a quiet stretch of South Manistee Avenue into an active crime scene.
The victim, identified by police as Jaylen Hood, was found shot inside a residence in the 8100 block of South Manistee Avenue in the South Chicago neighborhood. He was rushed to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead, according to authorities.
What officials say
According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the Cook County medical examiner's office listed Hood's time of death as 6:41 a.m. The outlet reported that Hood lived on the same block where he was shot and that he suffered multiple gunshot wounds.
Chicago police said Area 2 detectives are handling the investigation. No arrests have been made.
Police timeline
Chicago Police Department logs compiled by CBS Chicago show officers were called to the 8100 block of South Manistee Avenue at about 6:05 a.m. Saturday.
When officers arrived, they found a 19-year-old man inside with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition, according to the station's summary of police reports. That weekend roundup also noted several other shootings reported across the city.
How this fits into recent trends
The Chicago Sun-Times reported earlier this month that holiday weekends have produced mixed results on violent-crime totals in Chicago, with some periods showing declines while pockets of gun violence continue on the South and Southeast sides.
City leaders quoted in that coverage urged continued investment in community violence intervention, youth employment and neighborhood partnerships as part of longer-term efforts to curb shootings.
What's next
Area 2 detectives are continuing to investigate Hood's killing, and no arrests have been announced, according to CBS Chicago.
Police have asked anyone with information to contact the Chicago Police Department's Area 2 investigative unit. Authorities said they plan to release additional details if arrests are made or new information comes to light.
