Man Shot in Mouth While Sitting in Car on Chicago's Far South Side

Police say a suspect exited a gray Nissan and opened fire, striking the 39-year-old victim.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 11:57am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single bullet casing on a dark, textured surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the aftermath of a shooting incident.A single bullet casing left behind after a shooting on Chicago's South Side serves as a grim reminder of the city's ongoing gun violence crisis.Chicago Today

A 39-year-old man was shot while sitting in his vehicle early Friday on Chicago's Far South Side. Police said an unknown person exited a gray Nissan, pulled out a gun, and opened fire, striking the victim in the mouth. The man was taken to the hospital in fair condition, and no arrests have been made.

Why it matters

Gun violence continues to be a major issue in Chicago, with the city experiencing high rates of shootings and homicides in recent years. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges the city faces in addressing public safety concerns, particularly in neighborhoods on the South and West sides.

The details

According to police, officers responded around 1:36 a.m. to the 9900 block of South Halsted Street after receiving a report of a person shot. The victim, a 39-year-old man, was inside his vehicle when a gray Nissan approached. An unknown person exited the Nissan, pulled out a gun, and opened fire, striking the victim in the mouth.

  • The incident occurred around 1:36 a.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026.

The players

Chicago Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident.

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What’s next

Area Two detectives are continuing to investigate the shooting, and police are searching for the suspect and any additional information that could lead to an arrest.

The takeaway

This shooting is a tragic reminder of the ongoing gun violence crisis in Chicago, which disproportionately affects communities on the South and West sides of the city. Addressing the root causes of this violence, such as poverty, lack of economic opportunity, and access to illegal firearms, will be crucial in preventing similar incidents in the future.