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Kevin Patel Fatally Shot in Chicago’s Lincoln Park, Police Investigating

The 28-year-old was found with a gunshot wound on West Lill Avenue; no arrests have been made as police continue their search for suspects.

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The man was declared dead when he was taken to Illinois Masonic Medical Center, said police.
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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.