Chicago police seek 2 people in deadly South Side shooting
CHICAGO - Police are asking for the public's help identifying two people in connection with a double fatal shooting on the city's South Side earlier this year.
What we know:
The shooting happened around 11:18 p.m. on March 24 in the 7800 block of South Calumet Avenue in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood.
Police said two men, ages 37 and 44, were standing outside when they were approached by a group of five unknown males. During the encounter, gunfire broke out.
The 37-year-old was shot in the chest and died at the scene. The 44-year-old suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he later died.
The group fled on foot toward 79th Street.
Police are looking to identify and locate two Black males believed to be connected to the shooting. They are described as:
- Between 16 and 22 years old.
- Wearing dark-colored hoodies.
- Wearing dark-colored pants.
CPD looking to identify two people in connection with double homicide.
What we don't know:
It remains unclear what led to the shooting and if the victims were targeted.
What you can do:
Anyone with information is asked to contact Area Two detectives at 312-747-8271 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com. Tipsters should reference report number JK193204.
The Source: The information in this story came from the Chicago Police Department.