40-Year-Old Shot Inside Northwest Side Home In Chicago

Victim rushed to hospital in critical condition as police investigate shooting incident.

Feb. 23, 2026 at 4:38pm

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A 40-year-old man was shot multiple times inside his home on Chicago's Northwest Side on Sunday afternoon. The victim was transported to Loyola Hospital in critical condition, and police recovered a firearm at the scene. Area Five detectives are investigating the incident, which adds to a string of recent North Side shootings even as citywide gun violence trends have declined.

Why it matters

Gun violence continues to be a persistent issue in Chicago, with incidents occurring across different neighborhoods. While the city has seen an overall drop in killings in recent years, shootings like this one underscore the ongoing challenges in addressing gun crime and its impact on local communities.

The details

The shooting happened around 12:40 p.m. on the 3500 block of North Rutherford. Police said the 40-year-old victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his body before being rushed to Loyola Hospital in critical condition. Officers recovered a firearm at the scene, and detectives from Area Five are investigating the incident.

  • The shooting occurred around 12:40 p.m. on Sunday, February 23, 2026.

The players

Chicago Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident.

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What they’re saying

“The victim 'sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his body' before being transported to Loyola Hospital in critical condition.”

— Chicago Police Department (FOX 32 Chicago)

What’s next

Area Five detectives are continuing their investigation into the shooting, and the department has not released information about any suspects.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges Chicago faces in addressing gun violence, even as the city has seen a decline in killings in recent years. The shooting underscores the need for continued efforts to improve public safety and support violence-intervention programs in local communities.