2 Women Fatally Shot in Chicago Neighborhood

Police apprehend 75-year-old man at the scene

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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A 71-year-old woman and a 68-year-old woman were both fatally shot in the chest on Saturday night in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Chicago. Police took a 75-year-old man into custody at the scene and recovered a weapon, with charges pending.

Why it matters

Violent crime, including gun violence, remains a major concern in many Chicago neighborhoods, with Washington Heights historically experiencing higher rates of violent incidents. This tragic double homicide will likely raise further questions about public safety and community-based solutions to address the root causes of gun violence.

The details

According to police, the two women were pronounced dead at the scene around 10:50 p.m. on the 10400 block of South Peoria Street. Authorities apprehended a 75-year-old man who was present at the location and recovered a weapon, though the specific circumstances leading to the shooting are still under investigation.

  • The incident occurred on Saturday, March 8, 2026 around 10:50 p.m.

The players

71-year-old woman

One of the two victims fatally shot in the incident.

68-year-old woman

The other victim fatally shot in the incident.

75-year-old man

The individual taken into custody by police at the scene, with charges pending.

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The takeaway

This tragic double homicide in the Washington Heights neighborhood underscores the ongoing challenges Chicago faces in addressing gun violence and ensuring public safety, particularly in historically high-crime areas of the city.