18-year-old killed in Englewood gas station shooting: police

By Lauren Westphal
Published  April 1, 2026 5:44pm CDT
FOX 32 Chicago
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The Brief

    • An 18-year-old man was fatally shot inside a gas station in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood.
    • Police say four armed suspects exited a vehicle and opened fire, striking the victim multiple times.
    • The victim was pronounced dead at the hospital, and detectives are investigating.

CHICAGO - An 18-year-old man has died after a shooting in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood, according to police.

Around 4:18 p.m. Wednesday, Chicago police say an 18-year-old man was inside a gas station in the 6600 block of S. Wentworth when four armed suspects got out of a car and fired shots.

The victim was hit multiple times and transported to the University of Chicago Hospital where he was pronounced dead. 

The victim was later identified as Tyrese Smith of Chicago.

What's next:

No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting.

Area Detectives are investigating the incident.

The Source: Details for this story were provided by the Chicago Police Department.

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