Police responded to reports of gunfire on the 7100 block of South Jeffery Boulevard in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood at approximately 11:20 a.m. on August 29, 2026. Officers arrived to find two men who had been shot. A 73-year-old man was discovered with a gunshot wound to his buttocks and was placed in critical condition. The older victim was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center for emergency care.
The second victim, a 23-year-old man, left the scene on his own and sought medical attention at a nearby facility. He was not reported to be in critical condition at the time of his arrival. Chicago Police Department officers secured the area and began an investigation following the incident.
The shooting took place in a residential stretch of South Jeffery Boulevard, an area that has seen occasional violent incidents in recent years. Police have not released information about a possible motive or any suspects involved. The department is reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Both victims were taken to medical facilities for treatment. The older man’s condition remains critical, according to hospital officials, while the younger man’s health status has not been publicly detailed beyond his self‑transport. The University of Chicago Medical Center confirmed that it is providing care for the critically injured patient.
The Chicago Police Department continues to gather evidence and has asked anyone with additional information to come forward. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to piece together the events that led to the shooting on South Jeffery Boulevard.