Individual gunned down and fatally wounded outside McKinley Park CTA station, authorities report
A tragic incident unfolded on Chicago's Southwest Side early Sunday morning. According to reports by ABC7 and Chicago police, a shooting took place at around 5:30 a.m. outside the CTA Orange Line 35th/Archer Station.
The victim, a 26-year-old man, was found outside the boundaries of CTA property with a gunshot wound to the upper body. Despite the efforts of emergency services, the man succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The shooting occurred in the 3500-block of S. Leavitt Street. As of now, no one is currently in custody in connection with the shooting, and there is no information available about who committed the murder.
The Chicago Police Department is actively investigating the incident, but no further details have been released. The community is urged to come forward with any information that may aid in the investigation.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. Our thoughts are with the victim's family and friends during this difficult time.
