Man, 38, Fatally Shot During Early Morning Dispute on Far South Side
Chicago, IL — A 38-year-old man was shot and killed early Tuesday morning during what police are calling a heated argument that turned deadly on the city’s Far South Side. The shooting occurred shortly after 1:00 a.m. in the Roseland neighborhood, a residential area that has seen a rise in gun-related incidents in recent months.
According to the Chicago Police Department, the victim—whose identity has not yet been released pending notification of family—was involved in an altercation with another individual near the 300-block of West 111th Street. Witnesses reported hearing raised voices followed by multiple gunshots that rang out in the otherwise quiet early morning hours.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene within minutes after receiving multiple 911 calls from nearby residents who were awoken by the commotion. Officers found the victim lying on the sidewalk with gunshot wounds to the chest and abdomen. He was transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where he was pronounced dead at 1:46 a.m., authorities confirmed.
Investigators are still working to determine the exact cause of the argument that led to the fatal shooting. A preliminary investigation suggests that the victim and the suspect may have known each other. Surveillance footage from nearby homes and businesses is currently being reviewed, and police are interviewing witnesses who were at or near the scene.
As of Tuesday afternoon, no arrests have been made. Police have described the suspect as a male in his late 30s to early 40s, last seen fleeing the scene on foot wearing a dark hoodie and jeans. Area Two detectives are leading the investigation and have asked anyone with information to come forward.
“This is a senseless act of violence that has once again taken a life far too soon,” said Commander Ernest Cato, speaking at a brief press conference outside the 5th District police station. “We urge anyone who may have seen or heard something to speak up. Even the smallest detail can help bring justice to the victim’s family.”
Residents in the area expressed frustration and grief at yet another violent incident in their community.
“I heard the shots and I just knew it was bad,” said Denise Thompson, a neighbor who lives a few doors down from the crime scene. “We’re tired of waking up to this kind of news. He didn’t deserve this.”
The victim’s family has been notified and is receiving support from victim services personnel. Friends and relatives gathered at the scene later in the morning, leaving candles, flowers, and a framed photo of the deceased at a makeshift memorial.
“This is not the kind of man who went looking for trouble,” said one family member, who asked not to be named. “He was a father, a brother, a son. Now we’re planning a funeral when we should be planning a birthday.”
The shooting marks the 14th homicide in the Roseland neighborhood so far this year, highlighting ongoing concerns about gun violence in the area. City officials have pledged to increase patrols and community engagement initiatives, but local leaders say more must be done to address the root causes of violence, including poverty, lack of access to mental health services, and gun availability.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact Chicago Police Area Two detectives at (312) 747-8271 or submit a tip anonymously at cpdtip.com.
As the investigation continues, the community mourns yet another life lost to senseless violence, hoping for answers, accountability, and ultimately, peace.