2 people are in critical condition & four more have been shot in Chicago West Side area
Chicago Illinois is known for its violent crime, robberies and gang territory situations. Chicago is one of the most remarkable cities you would ever want to visit. That’s if you’re there for a good time the experience could be remarkable.
Reports show that on May 31, 2020, Chicago experienced one of its deadliest days in 60 years, with 92 people shot and 27 killed. This represents a significant surge in violence compared to typical daily averages.
According to a WBEZ report, in 2017, Chicago had a shooting about every other hour. This highlights that while individual days can see tragic spikes in violence, shootings remain a persistent problem in the city.
Here’s what we know about the recent situation:
Four people were shot and injured on the city’s Near West Side late Saturday night.
Officers responded to the scene around 11:11 p.m. and found the victims. The shooting happened in the 2400 block of W. Jackson Boulevard, according to the Chicago Police Department.
The victims including:
- A 36-year-old man who was shot in the leg and listed in serious condition
- A 22-year-old man who was shot in the knee and listed in good condition
- A 32-year-old man who was shot multiple times and listed in critical condition
- A 19-year-old man who had a graze wound to the nose and was listed in good condition
All victims were taken to Stroger Hospital for treatment, police said. They were unable to provide any details of the incident.
No one is in custody.
Note: Overall gun violence victims: In the past 12 months (ending around late July 2025), Chicago reported 2,189 gun violence victims, with 409 deaths.
Homicide rate: Chicago’s homicide rate for the past 12 months is 21.9 per 100,000 people, trending down 6.6% compared to 2023. For context, other Illinois cities like East St. Louis have higher murder rates per capita, with 32.4 per 100,000 people.
