Chicago Critter Media

06/05/2026

📍51st & Wood
Two people were killed and five others were wounded in a mass shooting Friday morning near 51st and Wood in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood. Police said multiple gunmen opened fire on a group around 12:30 a.m., striking seven victims. Two victims later succumbed to their injuries while five others were hospitalized. Detectives continue to investigate and no arrests have been announced.

05/27/2026

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05/27/2026

A 17-year-old student from Tilden High School was shot and killed Tuesday morning in the Back of the Yards neighborhood while reportedly heading to school. Two other men, ages 55 and 61, were also injured during the shooting.

Family members identified the teen as Pedro Ramirez, describing him as a dedicated student athlete involved in soccer and volleyball. Loved ones said he stayed focused on school and rarely missed class.

Police said the shooting happened around 7:40 a.m. in the 5000 block of South Throop after multiple armed suspects allegedly got out of a dark SUV and opened fire. Investigators recovered dozens of shell casings from the scene.

The two older victims managed to drive away before stopping near 50th & Ashland to get help. Both were transported to the hospital in critical condition.

Authorities later recovered a black Jeep and a rifle following a police chase. A person of interest is currently being questioned as detectives continue investigating what led up to the shooting.

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05/23/2026

05/09/2026

📍 28 & Saint Louis Ave
A 40 year old man was shot and killed after a fight turned violent near the 2800 block of South Saint Louis Avenue in Little Village yesterday afternoon. Police say the offender pulled out a firearm and shot the victim multiple times before fleeing the scene. The victim was transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. No one is currently in custody as detectives continue investigating.

05/09/2026

📍 Leavitt & Cullerton
A man was shot and killed in Pilsen around 2:15 PM today after multiple rounds were fired, leaving several shell casings scattered across the street as detectives processed the scene.

04/25/2026

CPD OFFICER KILLED IN SHOOTING INSIDE SWEDISH HOSPITAL DURING PRISONER TRANSPORT INCIDENT: Chicago police officers were shot around 10:45 a.m. inside Swedish Hospital while escorting a prisoner for medical treatment. The suspect, who was in custody at the time, reportedly gained access to a weapon and opened fire on the officers before fleeing the hospital, triggering a massive response and lockdown of the facility. SWAT teams flooded the area and nearby residents were urged to shelter in place as police searched the surrounding blocks. The suspect was later taken into custody after a manhunt. An officer has since died from their injuries. Authorities have not yet released the identities of those involved, and the investigation remains ongoing.

04/22/2026

📍 26th & St. Louis
A shooting broke out around 4:30 p.m. on the 3400 block of W 26th St, where four people standing on a sidewalk were targeted. An unknown suspect opened fire, leaving one 46-year-old man dead and three women injured, including one in critical condition.

04/20/2026

📍 Belmont Ave & Central Ave
A fatal hit-and-run occurred overnight in the Belmont Cragin area near Belmont Avenue and Central Avenue. A pedestrian was struck and pronounced dead at the scene. The area was secured as police conducted an investigation. The driver involved fled the scene, and no description has been confirmed at this time. Authorities are continuing to investigate and are expected to release additional details.

04/09/2026

A man was found shot and killed early Thursday morning near 39th and Kedzie in Chicago’s Brighton Park neighborhood. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.