3 Men Shot, Wounded on Chicago's Northwest Side

Shooting occurred early Sunday morning on busy Irving Park Road

Apr. 12, 2026 at 11:54am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single spent bullet casing on a dark, gritty surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing physical evidence from a violent crime.A stark, investigative image of physical evidence from a recent shooting incident on Chicago's Northwest Side.Chicago Today

A woman opened fire on three men standing outside on Irving Park Road in the Chicago neighborhood of the same name, wounding all three of them in the early hours of Sunday morning. The victims, aged 31, 37, and 38, were taken to nearby hospitals, with the 37-year-old listed in critical condition.

Why it matters

Gun violence remains a persistent issue in Chicago, with the city seeing a rise in shootings and homicides in recent years. This incident on a busy commercial street highlights the ongoing public safety concerns in some neighborhoods.

The details

According to police, the shooting occurred around 2:47 a.m. on the 2900 block of West Irving Park Road, near Francisco Avenue. A woman opened fire on the three men from a distance, striking each of them. The 31-year-old man was shot in the right calf, the 37-year-old was shot multiple times throughout his body, and the 38-year-old was shot in the leg. All three victims were transported to area hospitals, with the 37-year-old listed in critical condition.

  • The shooting occurred at 2:47 a.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

The players

The woman shooter

The identity and motive of the woman who opened fire on the three men is currently unknown to authorities.

31-year-old man

One of the three victims, shot in the right calf and listed in fair condition at St. Francis Hospital in Evanston.

37-year-old man

One of the three victims, shot multiple times throughout his body and listed in critical condition at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center.

38-year-old man

One of the three victims, shot in the leg and listed in fair condition at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center.

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What’s next

Police are continuing to investigate the shooting and search for the woman responsible.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing challenge of gun violence in Chicago, where public safety remains a major concern for residents and local leaders. While the specific circumstances are still under investigation, the shooting highlights the need for continued efforts to address the root causes of violence and improve security in the city's neighborhoods.