A drive‑by shooting occurred just before 2:30 a.m. on October 18, 2026, in the 600 block of South Central Avenue in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. Police are investigating the incident, which left four people wounded.
Among the injured is a 45‑year‑old man and three other victims. One of the four remains in critical condition. The shooting took place near Loretto Hospital, close to Mount Sinai Hospital.