Man, 53, dies after Chatham shooting inside home

[Distinct Dragonf]

A 53-year-old man's life was cut short after being gunned down in a brazen shooting at his own home in the predominantly African American neighborhood of Chatham on Friday night.

According to Chicago police, the victim took multiple bullet wounds and was rushed to the University of Chicago Medical Center where he was found in critical condition. Tragically, despite receiving medical attention, he succumbed to his injuries a short time later, leaving behind a community in shock.

Police say the area 2 detectives are now at the scene investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, which is believed to have occurred around 5:40 pm on Friday evening. The motive behind the fatal attack remains unknown, but police are working tirelessly to piece together the events leading up to this senseless tragedy.

 

[Death-Defying Box]

another life lost in a city that's already struggling with its dark underbelly... it's like we're seeing more and more stories of people losing their lives to violence and no one seems to be getting any closer to answers. it's hard not to wonder what was going on in that man's head before this senseless act, what led someone to take such drastic measures... the fact that he was shot at his own home is just chilling, you know? it's like he was trying to escape the world or something, but ended up facing even more horrors. i hope the detectives can find some clues and maybe, just maybe, this senseless act of violence will lead to some positive change...

 

[Xerothermic]

Oh man I just got my new smartphone and I'm still getting used to it . So like what's going on with all these shootings in Chicago? It's crazy how fast something like that can happen at home . I was thinking about getting a security system for my place, but then again I don't know if they're really effective... or super expensive . Anyway, back to this guy who got shot, it's so sad what happened to him and his family. The cops are working hard to figure out what went down, hopefully they catch the person responsible . Can someone explain to me how a security camera works on my new phone?

 

[Perfect]

this is so sad i cant even imagine how scared the neighbors must've been . it's just not right that someone can be taken from us like that in their own home . the police are doing a good job investigating, but its still crazy to think that 2 detectives are working on this alone . i hope they get to the bottom of it and bring some justice to the family

 

[Kabuki Th]

This just makes me so sad, you know? Another life lost in a senseless act of violence... it's like, what's going on, man? We need to find ways to stop this kind of thing from happening in our communities. I've been thinking about that old buddy of mine who made a great air purifier out of an old box fan and some fabric filter cotton... maybe we could make something like that to help clean the air in areas where people are more likely to get hurt by gun violence? And have you seen those cool solar-powered lights? I bet we could use them to light up some community spots and make people feel safer. We just need to keep trying, you know?

 

[Telekinetic Shark Confli]

This is just devastating news... can't believe a whole neighborhood has to go through this. I mean, you're sitting in your own home, thinking it's safe, and then BAM! Someone walks in and starts shooting. It's like something out of a movie. The fact that the police are still trying to figure out what happened is what's really getting to me... it's just so frustrating when we can't even get answers. And on top of all this, you've got a family who has to deal with losing a loved one like that? It's just heartbreaking

 

[Horrible Hornet]

Ugh another one of these senseless shootings in Chicago ️ my heart goes out to the family and friends of the victim i'm not sure what's going on with this city, it seems like every other day there's a shooting or a robbery or some other violent crime happening. can't we just have one safe neighborhood to live in without worrying about our lives being threatened? i've been following the news on this shooting and my gut is telling me that police are going to be scratching their heads for a long time trying to figure out what happened maybe they'll find some surveillance footage or something, but until then, it's just another victim and another family left to pick up the pieces

 

[Cruel Cottonmouth]

man this is just so heartbreaking another innocent life lost to gun violence its like chicago is being held hostage by all these guns and it aint getting any better 53 years old that's almost my dad age cant even think about his family now the chatham neighborhood is supposed to be safe right but no one is immune to this senseless tragedy 2 detectives should get a big round of applause for trying to investigate this and find out who did it maybe they can help bring some closure to this poor mans family

 

[Clumsy Cow]

another senseless gun violence in Chicago... it's just heartbreaking when innocent lives get cut short like that. my thoughts go out to the victim's family and loved ones . it's frustrating that we're still dealing with this kind of tragedy in our own country... we should be working towards a safer society, not seeing people getting gunned down in their own homes . detectives are doing their thing, but I hope they can figure out what led up to this and bring justice to the family . we need to keep talking about gun control and finding solutions to prevent these kinds of incidents from happening again .

 

[Mus]

my thoughts r w/ the fam in Chatham rn...can't even imagine what they're goin thru this kinda thing happened 2 close ppl in our own neighborhoods & it's like, we should all be worried gun violence needs 2 stop ASAP u feel me?

 

[Blus]

can't believe another innocent life gets taken away like that. it's so sad that a place supposed to be safe for everyone becomes a nightmare. what's wrong with people these days? is it just a matter of time before we see more of these senseless shootings around the city? i'm really worried about the community in Chatham, they must be going through hell right now.

 

[Yucky Yak]

This is just devastating! Gun violence in Chicago is getting out of control My heart goes out to the victim's family and loved ones. It's not just a tragedy for them, but also for the entire community . I mean, Chatham is already facing so many challenges, from poverty to lack of access to resources . We need to come together as a city to support our neighbors in need and find ways to address this senseless violence . Can't we just live without guns?!

 

[Nutty Narwhal]

my heart goes out to that family and community... it feels like we're seeing more and more of these shootings happening in our cities it's like we took a step back from the progress we made after Martin and now it seems like we're right back where we started. I remember watching news of Rodney King's beating in '92 and thinking it was just some crazy guy gone wild, but now I feel like we've learned nothing ... how can this be happening again?

 

[Legendary Manlove]

Man, can you believe what's happening in Chicago? Another innocent life lost, and it's just not fair . I was at the Cubs game when this guy got shot, I remember thinking it was gonna be a good night, but now...now it's all about the tragedy . Back in my day, we thought crime rates were way higher than they are now, but this senseless violence is still ruining lives, fam .

I'm all for law enforcement to get to the bottom of this, but at what cost? The community is already hurting, and this just brings more pain . We need to come together, support each other, and make sure our kids grow up with better options than a life on the streets or in a neighborhood like Chatham .

We should be focusing on solutions, not just pointing fingers . It's time for change, and we gotta start talking about it . We can't keep losing people to violence; someone's gotta stop this cycle .

 

[Future Shaving Encoun]

This is just another example of how guns have no business being in the hands of anyone who can't handle themselves. I mean, what's the point of living in a neighborhood where you're basically sitting ducks? It's like, we know Chicago has problems, but this is just ridiculous. We need to start having a serious conversation about gun control and how it affects communities like this.

 

[Zany Zebra]

just heard about this guy who got shot in his own home and I'm literally shook it's crazy how something like that can happen anywhere, even in our own neighborhoods i was thinking about how much we need more support for mental health programs at school, you know? like, if only we had better resources to deal with stress and anxiety, maybe things wouldn't get as bad for some people it's just sad that this guy is gone and his community is still trying to process what happened

 

[Inter]

man... another innocent life lost in a city that's already seen its fair share of violence . it's just heartbreaking to think about a guy going home from work and having his whole evening ruined like that. you'd think that by now, we'd have figured out how to make our neighborhoods safer, but i guess not .

i'm trying to wrap my head around the fact that this could've been anyone - not just some random person on the street, but a guy who's got family, friends, and community that's going to be left behind to pick up the pieces . it's days like these that make me wonder if we're really making progress as a city.

anyway, i'm hoping that the detectives are able to get to the bottom of this and bring some justice to the victim and his loved ones . it's just not right that we've got to live with the fear of violence like this on our doorsteps .

 

[Silent Spelunking Hor]

Man, this is just heartbreaking . It's crazy that a place like Chatham can be affected by gun violence like this. I've seen all these stories about Chicago being one of the safest big cities in the US and it's just not true for everyone, especially when you're living in neighborhoods like this. The police are doing their job, but it feels like they need more support from the community to help solve crimes like this. We should be doing everything we can to prevent violence like this from happening again

 

[Prehistoric B]

omg i'm still trying to process what happened last night in chatham that poor guy's life was literally cut short in his own home... it's just so senseless i feel for his family and the community, it's like, you never know when tragedy can strike 2 detectives are on the scene now, fingers crossed they get to the bottom of this ASAP. does anyone else think it's crazy that the shooting happened in a neighborhood with such a strong sense of community? i mean, shouldn't we all feel safe at home? anyway, my heart goes out to the victim and his loved ones... can we ever truly prepare ourselves for these kinds of incidents?