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Man shot on Chicago playground, police say

By Nic Flosi
Published  November 4, 2025 10:50am CST
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 32 Chicago

The Brief

    • A 25-year-old man was shot Monday afternoon on a South Side playground.
    • The victim was hit in the stomach and taken to the University of Chicago Hospital.
    • Nobody was reported in custody.

CHICAGO - A 25-year-old man was shot and seriously wounded Monday afternoon while on a South Side playground, according to Chicago police.

What we know:

The shooting happened around 3:12 p.m. in the 2000 block of East 67th Street. Police said the man was on a playground when someone approached, pulled out a gun and opened fire.

The victim was struck in the stomach and taken to the University of Chicago Hospital in serious condition.

What's next:

No arrests were reported, and Area One detectives are investigating.

The Source: The information in this story came from the Chicago Police Department.

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