Deadly Shooting Shuts Down Oak Forest Intersection

Police seek tips after fatal incident at 167th and Cicero

Apr. 13, 2026 at 10:43am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a spent bullet casing on asphalt, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conveying the serious, investigative nature of this tragic crime.A grim reminder of the violence that has left Oak Forest residents on edge, this stark image of a spent bullet casing captures the urgency for answers and justice.Oak Forest Today

A shooting on Saturday evening at the busy intersection of 167th Street and Cicero Avenue in Oak Forest left one man dead. The shooter's vehicle fled the scene heading east toward I-57, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward as they continue their investigation.

Why it matters

This incident has left residents of Oak Forest on edge after recent violence in the area, including a homicide in January. The closure of the major intersection for hours as police gathered evidence has also disrupted traffic and commerce in the community.

The details

According to reports, the victim was fatally shot while stopped at the intersection on Saturday afternoon. The shooter's vehicle then fled the scene heading east on 167th Street. Police from Oak Forest and the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force are investigating the incident and have not released further details, but are asking anyone with information to contact the Oak Forest Police Department at 708-687-1376.

  • The shooting occurred on Saturday afternoon at the intersection of 167th Street and Cicero Avenue in Oak Forest.
  • The intersection was shut down for hours as police investigated the incident.

The players

Oak Forest Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident.

South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force

A regional law enforcement task force assisting in the investigation.

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What’s next

Investigators from Oak Forest and the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force are continuing to gather evidence and are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Oak Forest Police Department.

The takeaway

This tragic incident has left the Oak Forest community on edge and highlights the ongoing challenges of addressing gun violence and public safety concerns in the area. The investigation is still ongoing, and residents are urged to come forward with any information that could help bring the perpetrator to justice.