A 22‑year‑old man was found dead after being shot multiple times in the early hours of Sunday, September 13, 2026, on the 4200 block of South Wentworth Avenue in Chicago’s Fuller Park neighborhood.
According to the Chicago Police Department, the victim was struck by gunfire from individuals inside two separate vehicles that were traveling past the location. Police say the shots were fired from both cars, and the victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly after the incident and pronounced the man dead at the location. No witnesses have been identified, and no arrests have been made as the investigation continues.
The shooting occurred at approximately 4:00 a.m., a time when the area is typically quiet. Officers are canvassing the surrounding streets and reviewing surveillance footage to determine the identities of the drivers and any possible motive.
The Chicago Police Department has asked anyone with information to contact detectives handling the case. The investigation remains open, and authorities have not released further details about the victim’s identity or the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Detectives assigned to the case have indicated that they are reviewing traffic camera recordings and will canvass the neighborhood for additional witnesses. The police department has also coordinated with the city’s surveillance unit to trace the two vehicles that were reported to be traveling the area at the time of the shooting.
Authorities have not disclosed the victim’s name or any personal background, citing standard procedure pending family notification. The Chicago Police Department reiterated that it will continue to pursue leads and encourage community members to share any information that could assist in identifying the suspects.