Man Killed in Shooting Near Chicago Grocery Store

Victim confronted by acquaintance in Jewel Osco parking lot

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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A 32-year-old man was shot and killed by an acquaintance in the parking lot of a Jewel Osco grocery store in Chicago's Washington Heights neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition but later died from his injuries.

Why it matters

Gun violence remains a major public safety concern in Chicago, with the city experiencing high rates of shootings and homicides in recent years. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in addressing neighborhood-level conflicts that can escalate into deadly confrontations.

The details

Around 3:30 pm, the 32-year-old victim was approached by someone he knew in the Jewel Osco parking lot on South Ashland Avenue. The acquaintance pulled out a gun and opened fire, striking the victim in the abdomen. A gun was recovered at the scene.

  • The shooting occurred around 3:30 pm on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.
  • The victim was pronounced dead later that evening at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.

The players

Antoine Alexander

The 32-year-old victim who was killed in the shooting.

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What’s next

Police are investigating the incident and searching for the shooter, who fled the scene after the attack.

The takeaway

This tragic shooting underscores the urgent need for community-based solutions to address the root causes of gun violence in Chicago neighborhoods and prevent future acts of senseless violence.