A 28-year-old man was shot during a dispute on South Kedzie Avenue and later died at Holy Cross Hospital, according to Chicago police. The incident took place in the early hours of September 4, 2026.
Police reports state that the shooting occurred at approximately 11:15 p.m. in the 7300 block of South Kedzie Avenue, an area of the Chicago Lawn neighborhood on the city’s Southwest Side. Officers were dispatched to the location shortly after the incident was reported.
Emergency responders arrived on scene and provided medical assistance before transporting the victim to Holy Cross Hospital. Hospital personnel pronounced the man dead after attempts to treat his injuries.
Chicago police have opened a homicide investigation and are seeking information about the individual involved in the argument that led to the shooting. Detectives are reviewing any available surveillance footage, canvassing the surrounding area, and interviewing potential witnesses as part of their inquiry. No arrests have been announced, and the identity of the victim has not been released.
The police department emphasized that the case remains active and that investigators will continue to follow leads. They have asked anyone with relevant information to contact the department’s investigative unit. The shooting adds to the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to address violent incidents within Chicago Lawn and the broader city.