Man injured in Garfield Park shooting

Shooters in two cars opened fire on victim's parked car early Saturday morning

Apr. 4, 2026 at 1:21pm

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

A 31-year-old man was injured after being shot multiple times by people inside two different cars that pulled up and opened fire on his parked vehicle in Chicago's Garfield Park neighborhood early Saturday morning. The victim was taken to the hospital in good condition, but no arrests have been made as police continue to investigate the incident.

Why it matters

Gun violence remains a persistent issue in certain Chicago neighborhoods like Garfield Park, which has historically seen higher rates of violent crime. This latest shooting highlights the ongoing challenges the city faces in addressing public safety concerns and reducing incidents of retaliatory street violence.

The details

According to police, around 2:25 a.m. on Saturday, the 31-year-old victim was sitting in a parked car on the 200 block of North Washtenaw Avenue when two other vehicles pulled up and people inside both cars opened fire on his vehicle. The man was struck multiple times by the gunfire but was transported to Stroger Hospital in good condition.

  • The incident occurred around 2:25 a.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

The players

31-year-old man

The victim who was shot multiple times while sitting in a parked car.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What’s next

Police are continuing to investigate the shooting and search for the suspects involved. No arrests have been made at this time.

The takeaway

This latest incident of gun violence in Garfield Park underscores the ongoing challenges Chicago faces in addressing public safety and reducing retaliatory street crime in certain neighborhoods. While the victim survived the attack, the shooting highlights the persistent threat of gun violence that continues to impact many communities across the city.