Man critically injured in Avalon Park shooting

A 46-year-old man was shot six times Tuesday afternoon while walking to his vehicle in Avalon Park.

Sep 15, 2026

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Man critically injured in Avalon Park shooting

A 46-year-old man was shot six times Tuesday afternoon while walking to his vehicle in Avalon Park.

In brief

A 46-year-old man was shot six times Tuesday afternoon while walking to his vehicle in Avalon Park. Police say the victim is in critical condition and no one has been arrested. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.

Afternoon shooting

A man was critically injured Tuesday afternoon in Avalon Park, Chicago police said.

“A man was critically injured in a shooting in Avalon Park Tuesday afternoon”

Victim was 46

Police identified the victim only as a 46-year-old man.

“The victim, 46”

Walking to his car

He was walking to his vehicle in the 8400 block of South Euclid Avenue when the shooting happened.

“walking to his vehicle in the 8400 block of South Euclid Avenue”

Shots fired at 3:45

Police said the attack happened at about 3:45 p.m.

“at 3:45 p.m.”

Gunman fled

Another man fired at him, then left the area before officers made an arrest.

“another man fired shots at him before fleeing the area”

Shot six times

The victim was struck six times, according to police.

“shot six times”

Taken to hospital

Paramedics took him to the University of Chicago Medical Center.

“taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center”

Condition critical

He was listed in critical condition after the shooting.

“in critical condition”

No arrest yet

Police said no one was in custody after the attack.

“No one is currently in custody”

The short version

Police say the victim is in critical condition and no one has been arrested.

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