Woman killed, man hurt in Gresham shooting, Chicago police say

The shooting occurred late Saturday night in the 8000-block of South Morgan Street.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 10:51am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single spent bullet casing on a dark, textured surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the aftermath of a violent crime.A single spent bullet casing left behind at the scene of a deadly shooting serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing gun violence crisis in Chicago.Chicago Today

A 25-year-old woman was killed and a 36-year-old man was injured in a shooting in Chicago's Gresham neighborhood on Saturday night, according to the police. The suspect started shooting into a group of people, striking the two victims.

Why it matters

Gun violence remains a major issue in Chicago, with the city experiencing high rates of shootings and homicides in recent years. This latest incident highlights the ongoing need for solutions to address the root causes of gun crime and improve public safety in the city's neighborhoods.

The details

According to the police, the shooting occurred around 11:45 p.m. on Saturday in the 8000-block of South Morgan Street. The suspect started shooting into a group of people, striking the 25-year-old woman multiple times and the 36-year-old man in the abdomen and right leg. The woman was pronounced dead at the University of Chicago Hospital, while the man was taken to an area hospital and is expected to survive.

  • The shooting happened at around 11:45 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2026.

The players

Chicago Police

The local law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident.

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The takeaway

This tragic shooting is a sobering reminder of the ongoing gun violence crisis in Chicago and the need for comprehensive strategies to address the root causes of crime, support vulnerable communities, and improve public safety for all residents.