Man Robbed at Gunpoint in Broad Daylight in Fulton Market

Chicago police say two suspects assaulted and stole from a 49-year-old victim on a Fulton Market street

Feb. 13, 2026 at 2:47am

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A 49-year-old man was beaten and robbed at gunpoint in broad daylight on Thursday in the Fulton Market neighborhood of Chicago, according to the Chicago Police Department. The incident occurred around 4:23 p.m. when the victim was approached by two male suspects who demanded his property and then assaulted him before fleeing the scene in an SUV.

Why it matters

Fulton Market has seen an increase in violent crime in recent years as the once industrial area has transformed into a popular dining and entertainment district, raising concerns about public safety in the rapidly gentrifying neighborhood.

The details

According to police, at least one of the two male suspects pulled out a gun and demanded the victim's property. The other suspect then allegedly beat the victim before the pair stole the victim's belongings and fled the scene in an SUV. The 49-year-old victim refused medical services.

  • The incident occurred around 4:23 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Chicago Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the incident.

The 49-year-old victim

The man who was assaulted and robbed at gunpoint in Fulton Market.

The two male suspects

The individuals who allegedly approached the victim, demanded his property at gunpoint, assaulted him, and then fled the scene in an SUV.

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What’s next

Area Three Detectives are continuing to investigate the incident and search for the two suspects.

The takeaway

This brazen daylight robbery in the rapidly gentrifying Fulton Market neighborhood highlights the ongoing public safety challenges facing Chicago as it works to balance economic development with protecting residents and visitors.