An afternoon drive on the South Side turned violent Sunday when a 24-year-old man was shot while behind the wheel in Englewood, sending his car into a light pole and leaving him fighting for his life. The shooting happened around 2:13 p.m. on the 700 block of West 74th Street, according to police. He was transported in critical condition to the University of Chicago Hospital for emergency treatment.
Police: Driver Hit in Head Before Crash
The Chicago Police Department told FOX 32 Chicago that the man was struck in the head while driving, then lost control of the vehicle. The car slammed into a nearby light pole on the 700 block of West 74th Street, police said, and the victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
Area One detectives have been assigned to the case, and police reported no arrests in the immediate aftermath of the shooting.
Troubling Pattern in Englewood
Recent local reporting and city crime logs show Englewood has endured a string of shootings in recent months, leaving neighbors on edge. A December incident left one man dead and multiple others injured, underscoring persistent violence in the area. Community groups say the repeated trauma makes recovery harder for families and local businesses trying to stay rooted in the neighborhood.
Investigators Asking for Tips
Detectives are canvassing the scene and reviewing surveillance footage as they search for leads. The initial police statement did not include any suspect description or possible motive, and investigators are asking anyone with information to contact Area One detectives, according to FOX 32 Chicago. Authorities have not released the victim’s name…