Chicago Teen Critically Injured in Brighton Park Drive-By Shooting

Police investigating motive and suspects after 17-year-old suffers multiple gunshot wounds.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 5:06pm

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A 17-year-old boy was left in critical condition after a drive-by shooting early Saturday morning in the Brighton Park neighborhood on Chicago's Southwest Side. The teen was walking when a red sedan drove past and someone inside opened fire, leaving him with multiple gunshot wounds to the body. The Chicago Fire Department treated him at the scene before he was rushed to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

Why it matters

Brighton Park and other Southwest Side neighborhoods in Chicago have long struggled with recurring drive-by shootings and youth gun violence, with previous incidents involving teen victims leading to lengthy prison sentences. This latest shooting highlights the ongoing public safety challenges facing these communities.

The details

According to police, officers were called to the 2400-block of West 48th Street around 1 a.m. after the drive-by shooting occurred. Investigators have not yet released any information on a motive or possible suspects, and no arrests have been announced. Area One detectives are canvassing the neighborhood and reviewing any available surveillance footage as they work to track down the shooter.

  • The shooting occurred around 1 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

The players

Area One detectives

The Chicago Police Department's Area One detectives have been assigned to investigate this case.

Chicago Fire Department

The Chicago Fire Department responded to the scene and provided initial medical treatment to the 17-year-old victim.

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What they’re saying

“Brighton Park and other Southwest Side neighborhoods have long grappled with recurring drive-by shootings and youth gun violence.”

— Chicago Sun-Times

What’s next

Area One detectives are continuing to investigate the shooting, including canvassing the neighborhood and reviewing surveillance footage to identify the shooter and determine a motive.

The takeaway

This latest drive-by shooting in Brighton Park underscores the ongoing public safety challenges facing Chicago's Southwest Side communities, where youth gun violence and recurring incidents of this nature have long been a persistent problem requiring comprehensive solutions.