Man Shot in West Town, Chicago Police Say

Victim expected to recover after being shot in the foot by unknown assailants.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 3:21pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single spent bullet casing on a dark concrete surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the aftermath of a street-level shooting incident.A single spent bullet casing left behind at the scene of a West Town shooting serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing gun violence impacting Chicago neighborhoods.Chicago Today

A 20-year-old man was shot in the foot early Sunday morning in Chicago's West Town neighborhood. The victim was approached by four men, one of whom pulled out a gun and opened fire. The man was taken to a local hospital and is expected to recover. The suspected shooters fled the scene in a dark gray Dodge Durango.

Why it matters

Gun violence remains a persistent issue in parts of Chicago, with incidents of street-level crime and shootings continuing to impact local communities. This latest incident highlights the ongoing need for public safety measures and community-based solutions to address the root causes of violence.

The details

According to police, the shooting occurred around 6:47 a.m. on Sunday in the 1100 block of W. Fulton Street. The 20-year-old victim was outside when he was approached by four men. One of the men then pulled out a gun and shot the victim in the foot. The suspected shooters fled the scene in a dark gray Dodge Durango heading eastbound on Fulton Street.

  • The shooting happened at around 6:47 a.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

The players

20-year-old man

The victim of the shooting, who was shot in the foot and taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Four men

The unidentified suspects who approached the victim and one of whom shot him before fleeing the scene.

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What’s next

Chicago police are investigating the incident and searching for the suspects who fled the scene.

The takeaway

This shooting is a reminder of the ongoing challenges Chicago faces in addressing gun violence and street-level crime, underscoring the need for comprehensive public safety strategies that address the root causes of violence in local communities.