Little Village Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 3 Injured in Chicago Incident on West 26th Street
A shooting in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon left one man dead and three women injured, according to police. The violent incident occurred around 4:34 p.m. on the 3400 block of West 26th Street.
Authorities said a 46-year-old man, a 25-year-old woman, a 47-year-old woman, and another woman of unknown age were standing near a sidewalk when an unidentified gunman opened fire. The man was struck multiple times and later pronounced dead at a local hospital.
The 25-year-old woman was shot in the face and listed in fair condition, while the 47-year-old woman sustained a gunshot wound to the arm and was reported in good condition. The fourth victim, a woman of unknown age, was critically injured after being shot in the lower back and transported herself to a hospital.
Police have not identified a suspect, and an investigation is ongoing. Video shared on social media showed police tape blocking off West 26th Street as officers secured the scene and diverted traffic during the investigation.