2 Elderly Women Killed in Chicago Shooting

75-year-old man in custody after incident on Far South Side

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Two women, ages 68 and 71, were found shot to death in Chicago's Washington Heights neighborhood on Saturday night. A 75-year-old man was taken into custody and a weapon was recovered by police.

Why it matters

Gun violence continues to be a major issue in Chicago, with the city seeing a high number of shootings and homicides in recent years. This latest incident highlights the ongoing need for solutions to address the root causes of crime and improve public safety in the city's most vulnerable communities.

The details

The shooting occurred around 10:50 p.m. on Saturday in the 10400 block of South Peoria Street. The two women, one identified as 68-year-old Phyllis Goolsby, were each found with a single gunshot wound to the chest and were pronounced dead at the scene. The 75-year-old suspect was taken into custody and a weapon was recovered, though charges were still pending early Sunday.

  • The shooting happened at 10:50 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

The players

Phyllis Goolsby

A 68-year-old woman who was one of the victims killed in the shooting.

75-year-old man

The suspect who was taken into custody by police and is facing potential charges.

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What’s next

Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the relationship between the suspect and victims. The 75-year-old man is expected to be formally charged in the coming days.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the ongoing challenge of gun violence in Chicago, particularly in vulnerable communities on the city's South Side. Addressing the root causes of crime and improving public safety will require a comprehensive, community-based approach.