Chicago — Early morning hours, Pilsen/Near West Side area
Chicago Police responded to a shooting in the vicinity of Canalport Avenue and Jefferson Street at approximately 4:49 a.m. this morning. According to initial reports, a 52-year-old man was shot in the head at the scene.
The victim was pronounced deceased on site, with police classifying the incident under case code 0-1-1-0.
Chicago Police responded to the 1900 block of South Canalport Avenue, near Canalport and Jefferson, at approximately 4:50 a.m. Friday morning. Officers found a 52-year-old man outside with injuries to his head. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has not yet released the victim’s identity
Area Three detectives have opened a homicide investigation; no arrests have been reported as of this posting
What We Know So Far:
Location: Canalport Ave. & Jefferson St.
Time: ~4:49 a.m.
Victim: Male, 52 years old
Status: Deceased at scene
What We Don’t Yet Know:
As of this posting, police have not released the identity of the victim pending family notification, nor have they announced any details regarding a suspect, motive, or circumstances leading up to the shooting. This remains an active and ongoing investigation.
We will update this post as the Chicago Police Department releases additional information.
If you have any information related to this incident, please contact Chicago Police at 312-746-6000, or submit an anonymous tip to CPD Bureau of Detectives. Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and the surrounding community during this difficult time.
