Lincoln Park shooting leaves man dead: 'This never happens here'
Lincoln Park shooting leaves man dead
A man was shot and killed Wednesday night in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
CHICAGO - A man was shot and killed Wednesday night in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Lincoln Park shooting
The backstory:
Around 9:20 p.m., the 28-year-old was found lying on the sidewalk suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest in the 800 block of West Lill Avenue, according to Chicago police.
The victim was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead. He has not yet been identified by the Cook County medical examiner's office.
A witness told police they saw a male and a female running away from the scene eastbound on Lill Avenue.
In a letter to residents in the 43rd Ward, Ald. Timmy Knudsen said there appeared to be no connection between the victim and the suspects.
"This is yet another reminder of the work we have to do as a City to combat violence. I’ve asked the 19th district to increase patrols in the area, and as we head into the summer, I will continue to push City Hall for the resources our Ward needs," Knudsen wrote.
"This never happens here"
What they're saying:
Lincoln Park resident Tessa Shields said she was shocked to see police tape on the sidewalk.
"This never happens here. Lincoln Park is literally the best community and this doesn't happen and this is why it's weird to see this.
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact Area Three detectives at (312) 744-8261 or email CAPS.019District@chicagopolice.org.
The Source: The information in this report came from the Chicago Police Department and an interview with Tessa Shields.