CHICAGO — Two men are dead and another is injured following a late-night drive-by shooting in the Edgewater neighborhood. The incident occurred shortly before 1:30 a.m. Saturday in the 6300 block of North Broadway near the Porkchop BBQ restaurant.
According to the Chicago Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunshots and discovered multiple victims on the scene. The shooting unfolded as the victims stood on the sidewalk, with witnesses indicating a car drove by and opened fire.
A 28-year-old man suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the body and was transported to St. Francis Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Another victim, a 31-year-old man, was shot in the chest and later succumbed to his injuries at Weiss Memorial Hospital. The third victim, a 36-year-old man, was shot in the back and is currently in fair condition at Evanston Hospital.
Broadway was temporarily closed for investigation but has since reopened to traffic. Authorities have reported that the suspected shooter was recorded by city surveillance cameras, allegedly driving a stolen vehicle.
As of Saturday, no arrests have been made, and Area Three Detectives are actively investigating the shooting. The lack of cooperation from the victims has complicated police efforts to gain more information about the shooter or the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Community members are left shaken, reflecting the escalating violence that has touched neighborhoods across the city. Local leaders are calling for increased safety measures and collaboration with law enforcement to address the uptick in gun-related incidents.
With the investigation still in its early stages, police urge anyone with information to come forward and assist in bringing justice for the victims and their families. The loss of life in such violent circumstances underscores ongoing concerns about public safety in urban areas.