A deadly shooting rocked the Bronzeville neighborhood on Sunday evening, leaving one young man dead and two others wounded. The incident occurred around 5:05 p.m. while the three victims were sitting inside a car on the 4100 block of South Wabash Avenue. Law enforcement says suspects approached the vehicle and opened fire before fleeing the scene.
🔫 What Happened: From Calm Drive to Violence
According to police accounts, three people — two men and one woman — were inside a parked vehicle when three unknown individuals walked up. At least one of the suspects brandished a handgun and fired multiple rounds.
- The 18-year-old male was struck multiple times and pronounced dead at the scene.
- A 20-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman both suffered gunshot wounds to the leg; they were rushed to hospital and are reported to be in stable condition.
- No suspects have been taken into custody yet, and investigators are appealing to the public for any information.
Community Shock & Ongoing Investigation
The fatal incident has shaken local residents and raised fresh concerns about gun violence in the area. Authorities are canvassing the neighborhood, reviewing surveillance footage, and urging anyone with relevant information to come forward. Police emphasized that the investigation is active and immediate arrests remain possible.
Neighbors described the aftermath as chaotic, with police tape cordoning off the scene and paramedics responding swiftly. While those injured are stable, the community is grappling with grief over the loss of such a young life.
What Comes Next
- Detectives from the city police department are following multiple leads, including witness interviews and possible video footage from nearby security cameras.
- Local residents are being asked to check any home security cameras or door-bell footage around the 4100 block of South Wabash Avenue for suspicious activity around the time of the shooting.
- Meanwhile, community leaders are calling for increased patrols and preventive measures to curb rising gun violence as winter approaches.
