A 46-year-old man was shot six times while walking to his car in the 8400 block of South Euclid Avenue in Avalon Park on Tuesday afternoon. Police received the emergency call at approximately 3:45 p.m., and the victim was rushed to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he remains in critical condition.
Chicago police officers arrived at the scene shortly after the report and found the man with multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency medical personnel provided immediate care before transporting him to the hospital. The victim’s condition was described as critical, and he is currently being treated at the University of Chicago Medical Center.
Investigators say an unidentified shooter opened fire on the man and fled the area. No arrests have been made, and police have not released any description of the suspect. The department is reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses and residences and is asking anyone with relevant information to come forward.
The incident occurred in a residential portion of Avalon Park, an area that has seen a rise in violent crime reports over the past year. Police have increased patrols in the neighborhood and are working to determine a motive for the shooting. The case remains open as detectives continue to gather evidence and interview potential witnesses.