Deadly Quadruple Shooting Near West Garfield Park Barbershop

Authorities identify one victim as 32-year-old Rickia Williams, two others also killed in the attack.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 11:52am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single spent shell casing on the ground, lit by a harsh camera flash against a pitch-black background, conveying the gritty, investigative nature of the crime scene.The aftermath of a deadly shooting in a Chicago neighborhood exposes the ongoing gun violence crisis.Chicago Today

At least three people were killed and another critically injured in a shooting near a West Side barbershop in Chicago's West Garfield Park neighborhood on Friday afternoon. Police say two gunmen pulled up and opened fire on a group of people standing on the sidewalk, leaving three dead and one in critical condition.

Why it matters

Gun violence continues to plague certain Chicago neighborhoods, with the West Garfield Park area seeing elevated levels of shootings and homicides in recent years. This brazen daytime attack has shaken the local community and raised further concerns about public safety.

The details

According to witnesses, four people were standing on the sidewalk near North Pulaski Road and West Maypole Avenue when a car pulled up and at least two armed individuals opened fire on the group. The victims included a 32-year-old woman, a 36-year-old man, and another male victim whose age was not immediately known. A fourth victim, a 35-year-old man, was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the woman as Rickia Williams of Chicago.

  • The shooting occurred just before 5 p.m. on Friday, April 18, 2026.

The players

Rickia Williams

A 32-year-old Chicago resident who was killed in the shooting.

Chicago Police Department

The law enforcement agency investigating the quadruple shooting incident.

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What’s next

The investigation into the shooting is ongoing as police search for suspects and a motive.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the persistent gun violence plaguing certain Chicago neighborhoods and the urgent need for comprehensive solutions to improve public safety and address the root causes of such crimes.