Three Men Shot Outside Chinese Consulate in River North

Overview

• A street fight outside the Chinese Consulate in River North escalated to gunfire in the early morning, and three men were wounded, police said.
• Police said the victims are men aged 25, 24 and 22, with two listed in good condition and one in critical condition at area hospitals.
• Officers found about 13 shell casings at the scene and reviewed video that shows a Hispanic man running west on Erie wearing black clothing and white-and-gray shorts.
• No arrests have been reported and the Chicago Police Department is actively using the surveillance footage and physical evidence to search for the gunman.
• The shooting is recorded in Near North Side 2026 totals, which remain lower than at the same point in 2025, and it may lead to increased patrols and scrutiny around diplomatic sites.