Man Fatally Shot Near UIC Campus; Authorities Investigating Group Attack Involving Five Suspects
Around 11:30 p.m. last night, a young man—estimated to be in his early 20s—was fatally shot near the 1000 block of West 14th Street, just outside the UIC campus. Witnesses reported a dark SUV from which five individuals exited and opened fire on the victim, who died shortly after at Stroger Hospital
🚨 What We Know So Far
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Incident time & location: Approximately 11:30 p.m. on West 14th Street near UIC
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Shooters: Five unidentified individuals armed and in a dark SUV approached and opened fire
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Victim: A male in his early 20s, pronounced dead at Stroger Hospital
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No arrests made yet. Chicago Police’s Area Three detectives are leading the investigation and actively searching for leads.
🚶 Community & Campus Response
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Campus alert & concerns: Illinois campus authorities have acknowledged the incident. UIC students and local residents are upset and anxious, especially given the violence occurred in a busy urban area late at night.
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Witness calls for action: Authorities are urging anyone who may have seen the dark vehicle, dashcam footage, or suspicious activity to come forward. Your tips could be critical.
🔍 Deeper Context
Although this shooting is separate from a lethal shootout near the UIC‑Halsted Blue Line stop in April—which involved two individuals, one in a CTA vest, and resulted in one man’s death the recurrence of gun violence in the area is a growing concern.
🧭 Investigative Steps & Safety Tips
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Ongoing investigation
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Detectives are analyzing surveillance video, canvassing the scene, and interviewing witnesses.
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Campus safety protocols
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UIC Police have increased patrols. Students and staff are urged to utilize the campus shuttle, neighbor watch programs, and report any irregular or suspicious activity.
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Public cooperation
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Anyone with information—no matter how insignificant it seems—is asked to call Area Three detectives or CPD tip lines. Confidentiality is granted to all informants.
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(Note: This video shows the April shootout near the UIC‑Halsted station and offers context into ongoing safety challenges in the area though it’s not of tonight’s incident.)
🖤 A Community on Edge
Frequent violent incidents in and around UIC spark understandable alarm among students, faculty, and neighbors. Increased vigilance, communication with law enforcement, and leveraging security measures are essential to help restore safety and trust in the neighborhood.