Crime
31-year-old Robert Watkins killed after shooting in Humboldt Park parking lot
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with this fatal shooting.
A 31-year-old man, identified as Robert Watkins, was tragically killed in a shooting incident that occurred in the Humboldt Park neighborhood on Thursday evening.
According to Chicago police reports, the incident unfolded around 6:40 PM in the 800 block of North Kedzie Avenue.
Watkins was standing in a parking lot when he was confronted by a group of four armed assailants.
The suspects, who had arrived in a vehicle, exited the car and immediately produced firearms.
They proceeded to open fire on Watkins, inflicting multiple gunshot wounds.
Despite being rushed to Mount Sinai Hospital for emergency medical treatment, Watkins succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with this fatal shooting.
The Chicago Police Department is actively investigating the incident and seeking to identify and apprehend the individuals responsible for Watkins’ death.
CHICAGO — Authorities have launched an investigation following a fatal overnight shooting that occurred on the city’s South Side, leaving one man dead.
According to the Chicago Police Department, the incident took place shortly after 11:30 p.m. Tuesday in the 100 block of West 44th Street, within the Grand Boulevard neighborhood.
Officers were dispatched to the scene after receiving reports of gunfire and a person shot.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 28-year-old man lying unresponsive on the ground with a gunshot wound to the head.
The victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Police have not yet released the identity of the victim, and the circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation. No arrests have been made at this time.
Detectives from the CPD Area One unit are leading the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact Area One detectives at 312-747-8380 or call 911.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted online at CPDtip.com to assist investigators.