1 killed, 1 injured in Eisenhower Expressway shooting

About 11:50 a.m., state troopers responded to I-290 near Cicero Avenue for the shooting and took two people to area hospitals, according to Illinois State Police.

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One person was killed and another was injured in a shooting May 16, 2023 on the Eisenhower Expressway.

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A person was killed and another seriously wounded in a shooting Tuesday morning on the Eisenhower Expressway near the Austin neighborhood, officials said.

About 11:50 a.m., state troopers responded to Interstate 290 near Cicero Avenue and took two people found in a vehicle to hospitals, according to Illinois State Police.

One person died due to his injuries, state police said. The other was listed in serious condition.

Eastbound traffic was being diverted at Harlem Avenue while troopers investigated, authorities said.

Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has any knowledge of it was asked to call (847) 294-4400 or email ISP.CrimeTips@Illinois.gov. Witnesses can remain anonymous.

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