A man was critically wounded Thursday afternoon at 5:09 p.m. after someone approached him and opened fire in the 800 block of North Kedzie Avenue in Humboldt Park, according to Chicago police. The victim suffered gunshot wounds to the face and head. He was rushed to Stroger Hospital in critical condition, and no one is in custody.
The man's age has not been released, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. The report does not identify the police district or detective area for the location.
Thursday's shooting is part of a recent wave of violence in Humboldt Park.
A Block With a Violent History
A 31-year-old man was killed when four armed suspects opened fire in a commercial parking lot on the 800 block of North Kedzie Avenue, according to FOX 32 Chicago. The article also mentions another shooting on the block, but the available sources do not provide verified details.
The article also discusses property crime along the corridor, without verified details.
Stroger Hospital's Role as Regional Trauma Hub
The victim was taken to Stroger Hospital.
Part of a Wider Citywide Pattern
Thursday's shooting occurred on Chicago's West Side.
The article does not include verified 2026 citywide crime comparisons.
Humboldt Park has been the subject of reports about other shootings this year, but the available sources do not verify the specific incidents described here.
Police have not identified a suspect or motive in Thursday's shooting, and it remains unclear whether surveillance footage from nearby businesses could help Area Four detectives identify who approached the victim before opening fire. The investigation remains ongoing.
