A 28-year-old man was shot and left in critical condition early Tuesday morning on the Near West Side of Chicago. Police say the incident occurred at approximately 3:05 a.m. on the first block of North Leavitt Street. Area 3 detectives from the Chicago Police Department are now investigating the shooting.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly after the reported gunfire. The victim was found with multiple gunshot wounds and was taken by ambulance to Stroger Hospital for treatment. Hospital officials confirmed that the patient remains in critical condition.
Detectives from the Area 3 division have opened a case and are gathering evidence at the location. The police department has not released details about a suspect or motive at this time. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and canvassing the neighborhood for witnesses.
The shooting took place in a residential area of the Near West Side, a community that has seen a range of public safety concerns in recent years. City officials have previously emphasized the importance of rapid police response and community cooperation in addressing violent incidents.
Stroger Hospital, a major trauma center in Chicago, reported that the victim is receiving intensive care. No further information about the victim’s identity or condition has been released pending family notification.
Police continue to ask anyone with information about the shooting to come forward. The investigation remains active, and authorities have not set a timeline for additional public updates.