From Chicago Sun-Times · · 1m 10s
Chicago Lawn Shooting
Chicago police investigate fatal shooting in Chicago Lawn leaving one dead and one critically injured.
In brief
Chicago police investigate fatal shooting in Chicago Lawn leaving one dead and one critically injured. Chicago police are investigating a shooting that killed a 27-year-old man and critically injured a 38-year-old man in Chicago Lawn on October 9, 2026. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Chicago Police Investigating Shooting
Chicago police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead and another critically injured Friday morning in Chicago Lawn on the South Side.
Two Men Targeted in Attack
Two men, 27 and 38, were in the 6500 block of South Maplewood Avenue around 9:20 a.m. Friday when a fight broke out with someone they didn’t know.
Gunfire and Injuries
Gunfire rang out shortly after the fight began and the younger man was shot in the body while the older man was shot in the back and armpit.
Younger Man Taken to Hospital
The younger man was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, police said.
Older Man in Critical Condition
The older man was taken to the Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn where he was in critical condition, officials said.
Investigation Status
Area 1 detectives are investigating the shooting incident.
The big picture
Chicago police are investigating a shooting that killed a 27-year-old man and critically injured a 38-year-old man in Chicago Lawn on October 9, 2026.
