CHICAGO, IL – Gunfire erupted the South Kimbark area on Sunday, as a male, 29, and a female, 22, became the victims of a fatal shooting.
The incident occurred at approximately 10:28 p.m. on the 6200 block of S. Kimbark, when the two were driving in a vehicle and were approached by two unknown male offenders on foot.
The suspects opened fire on the vehicle, fatally wounding the male victim with a gunshot to the upper back. He was rushed to the U of C Hospital but was pronounced dead a short time later. The female victim sustained gunshot wounds to her right foot and left buttocks and was also transported to the U of C Hospital, where she was listed in good condition.
Area One Detectives are investigating the homicide and shooting, seeking any information that could lead to the apprehension of the perpetrators. No suspects are in custody, and the motive behind the attack remains unknown.