In a heartbreaking incident, two people were shot and killed inside a Washington Park residence on Tuesday evening, according to Chicago police.
The victims, identified as a 19-year-old man and another male whose age remains unknown, were inside a home in the 5300 block of South Wabash Avenue when gunfire erupted around 6:35 p.m. Authorities have not disclosed whether the shooting was targeted or random.
Both victims sustained multiple gunshot wounds and were rushed to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where they were pronounced dead. Their identities have not yet been released as police notify their families.
The tragedy adds to the ongoing wave of gun violence plaguing Chicago, sparking renewed concerns about public safety. As of now, no suspects have been taken into custody, and investigators are actively working to determine a motive.
Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward as they continue their search for those responsible.
