CHICAGO — Two men lost their lives, and another was injured during a late-night drive-by shooting in the Edgewater neighborhood. The violence erupted just before 1:30 a.m. in the 6300 block of North Broadway, near a local restaurant known for its late-night service.
Police were called to the scene after reports of gunfire and found several individuals with gunshot wounds outside the Porkchop BBQ restaurant. Initial investigations revealed that the victims had been standing on the sidewalk when an unknown assailant opened fire from a passing vehicle.
A 28-year-old man sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was rushed to St. Francis Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Another victim, a 31-year-old man, suffered a shot to the chest and was taken to Weiss Memorial Hospital, where he also died. A 36-year-old man, shot in the back, was transported to Evanston Hospital and is reported to be in fair condition.
The investigation into the shooting has prompted authorities to temporarily close Broadway, which has since reopened as detectives continue their work. Witnesses have been interviewed, but no one has come forward with details about the incident.
Surveillance cameras in the area may have captured the shooter, who is believed to be driving a stolen vehicle at the time of the attack. Law enforcement officials have not reported any arrests as of Saturday and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Community leaders are expressing concern over the rising violence in the neighborhood, highlighting the need for increased safety measures. Local activists are calling for greater engagement with residents to help prevent future incidents and foster a sense of security in the area.
As authorities work to bring the perpetrators to justice, the Edgewater community is left grappling with the aftermath of this tragic event, mourning the loss of two lives while hoping for the swift recovery of the surviving victim. The investigation remains ongoing as detectives from Area Three continue to piece together the circumstances surrounding the shooting.