2 shot, 1 fatally, in Woodlawn

A 29-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the head. He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center where he was pronounced dead

SHARE 2 shot, 1 fatally, in Woodlawn
Four people were wounded in a shooting July 1, 2022, in West Garfield Park.

Two people were shot, one fatally, Apr. 8, 2022, in Woodlawn.

Archive Sun-Times

Two people were shot, one fatally, Friday night in Woodlawn on the South Side.

Just before 8 p.m., someone opened fire in the 1500 block of East 61st Street, Chicago police said.

Darius Sanders, 29, suffered a gunshot wound to the head, police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office said. He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, police said.

A 31-year-old woman was struck in the hand and taken to the same hospital in fair condition, police said.

There was no one in custody.

The Latest
The joint statement is the latest attempt at public pressure to advance negotiations over a potential cease-fire with Israel.
A news release from NU Educators for Justice in Palestine, Student Liberation Union and Jewish Voice for Peace said the camp is meant to be “a safe space for those who want to show their support of the Palestinian people.”
Powerhouse showcase is part of a weekend of music events planned for Grant Park’s Festival Field great lawn, which also features previously announced sets by Keith Urban, the Chainsmokers, the Black Keys and Lauren Alaina.
Last year, Black and Brown residents, Muslim Americans, Jewish Americans, members of the LGBTQ+ community and others were targeted in hate crimes more than 300 times. Smart new policies, zero tolerance, cooperation and unity can defeat hate.
The city is willing to put private interests ahead of public benefit and cheer on a wrongheaded effort to build a massive domed stadium — that would be perfect for Arlington Heights — on Chicago’s lakefront.