2 dead in Englewood shooting

Two men were in a fight outside a convenience store when they suffered gunshot wounds, police said.

Chicago police work the scene where two people were shot and killed in the 6200 block of S. Ashland Ave. in the Englewood neighborhood, Monday, Oct., 9, 2023.

Two men are dead after a shooting in Englewood on Monday afternoon.

Shortly after 2:30 p.m. Bryant Michael Williams, 28, and Lorenzo Clemon Cowen, 44, were in a “physical altercation” outside a convenience store in the 6200 block of South Ashland Ave., according to police.

Police officers work the scene of a double shooting Monday afternoon outside a convenience store in Englewood.

Both men suffered gunshot wounds and were taken to University of Chicago Medical Center where they were both pronounced dead.

“Our office has been in contact with the owner and operator of the business as well as the owner of the building,” said Ald. Stephanie Coleman (16th) in a Monday night statement. “We will continue to work with the Chicago Police Department and every Englewood business owner to further enhance all safety measures. We are grateful that no employee or patrons were hurt during this unfortunate incident.”

Area detectives are investigating.

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