Overview
- Kevin Patel, 28, was shot and killed on Wednesday night in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, with the Cook County Medical Examiner confirming his identity.
- The shooting occurred at 9:20 PM on West Lill Avenue, and Patel was pronounced dead at Illinois Masonic Medical Center.
- Witnesses reported seeing a man and a woman fleeing the scene before authorities arrived, but no suspects have been apprehended yet.
- Bystanders, including Garrett Moores, attempted to provide first aid to Patel under 911 dispatcher guidance, but their efforts were ultimately unsuccessful.
- 43rd Ward Alderman Timmy Knudsen has called for increased police patrols and urged community members to come forward with any information about the incident.