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Man Killed, Another Critically Wounded in West Humboldt Park Shooting and Crash Early Saturday

Area Four detectives opened an investigation with no one in custody.

Overview

  • Police said the attack occurred just after 5:20 a.m. in the 4400 block of West Augusta Boulevard on Chicago's Northwest Side.
  • Two men traveling westbound in a red Dodge Charger were struck by gunfire, causing the vehicle to crash.
  • The driver, 37, was shot in the back and was pronounced dead at Mt. Sinai Hospital.
  • The passenger, 29, sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the head and remains in critical condition.
  • Detectives have released no suspect information, and investigators are asking anyone with tips to contact CPD Area Four.