Man shot and killed outside South Side gas station

Published November 14, 2026 3:39 PM CST

Chicago police are investigating after a man was fatally shot outside a South Side gas station on Saturday, Nov. 14.

Chicago gas station shooting

What we know:

According to a press release, at about 4:48 a.m., a 40-year-old man exited a gas station in the 7100 block of South Vincennes.

He was approached by an assailant who shot him multiple times, then fled in a dark-colored SUV.

First responders took the victim to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Detectives are currently investigating the incident.

What we don't know:

Police have not identified the victim or any suspects in the case.

Likewise, any potential motives for the shooting have not been revealed.

The Source: This story was written based on a press release from the Chicago Police Department. It was reported from Eden Prairie, Minnesota.  

Crime and Public SafetyChicagoNear South Side