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Man critically injured in Lawndale alley shooting, suspects sought: police

By Lauren Westphal
Published  April 24, 2026 8:26pm CDT
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 32 Chicago

The Brief

    • A man was critically injured in a shooting in Chicago’s Lawndale neighborhood after being ambushed in an alley by three masked suspects.
    • Police say the attackers, dressed in all black, targeted a group of men socializing, and the victim suffered a gunshot wound to the face.
    • Detectives are investigating and have released photos of persons of interest, urging anyone with information to come forward.

CHICAGO - A man is in critical condition after a shooting in the Lawndale neighborhood on Friday, according to Chicago police.

Police are searching for three armed men who allegedly ambushed a group of men socializing in the alley around 5:53 p.m. in the 1300 block of S. Kedzie Avenue. The men were wearing all black clothing and black masks.

A man was found shot in the east alley, police say. He was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. Police believe he sustained a gunshot wound to the face.

Area Four Detectives are investigating the incident and have released photos of persons of interest.

What you can do:

Anyone with information should contact Area Four Detectives at 312-746-8251 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com.

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

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