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Injuries Reported in Shooting on Dan Ryan Expressway; Northbound Lane Closed

Police have yet to confirm the number of wounded or disclose any suspect descriptions

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Overview

  • Troopers responded at about 2:04 p.m. Wednesday to reports of shots fired on the northbound Dan Ryan Expressway near West 43rd Street.
  • Illinois State Police confirmed injuries were reported but have not released a precise count of those wounded.
  • One northbound lane remains closed, and drivers are experiencing condensed traffic on the South Side route.
  • The investigation is active with authorities providing no additional details on suspects or the shooting’s motive.
  • The midday shooting adds to a series of violent incidents that have disrupted Chicago’s highway network over the past year.