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Two Killed in Drive-By Shooting in Garfield Park

Detectives have opened an investigation with no arrests announced.

Overview

  • The victims were riding in a white sedan on North Homan Avenue when, on Thursday around 8:30 p.m., a gray SUV pulled alongside and someone opened fire.
  • A 21-year-old was taken to Stroger Hospital with an arm wound and died there, and the other man was taken to Mount Sinai with multiple gunshot wounds and also died.
  • Police said the shooter fled in the SUV, which was later found burned on the 900 block of North Lawler Avenue.
  • The Cook County medical examiner has not released the victims' names, and news outlets have reported conflicting ages for one victim.
  • Area Four detectives are seeking information as they investigate this vehicle-to-vehicle attack reported as part of a recent pattern in the city.