# 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.
- Title: Man critically injured in Avalon Park shooting | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/09/15/man-critically-injured-in-avalon-park-shooting
- Published: 2026-09-15T22:19:05.865+00:00
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## 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
## Key takeaway

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