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Driver Shot in Head Crashes in Little Village, Critically Injured

Detectives are investigating with no arrests reported.

Overview

  • Police say the 31-year-old was struck by gunfire around 8:40 a.m. while driving north on Ridgeway Avenue near 27th Street.
  • He lost control and crashed into a parked vehicle before being taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.
  • No other injuries were reported, and authorities said the suspect or suspects fled the scene.
  • A large police presence blocked nearby streets, including areas near Little Village Academy, as officers secured and examined the area.
  • Local outlets differed on the investigating unit, with CBS citing Harrison Area detectives and FOX 32 citing Area Four.