Chicago News: Mass Shooting in Humboldt Park Leaves Six Injured, Including Two in Critical Condition
CHICAGO, IL – July 26, 2026 (STL.News) A violent overnight shooting in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood hospitalized six individuals early Sunday morning, with police sources confirming at least two victims sustained critical, multiple-gunshot injuries.
Early Sunday morning, July 26, 2026, a mass shooting broke out in Chicago’s west side Humboldt Park community, leaving six people hospitalized.
According to police sources, the incident occurred at approximately 3:00 a.m. along Central Park Avenue near Augusta Boulevard. A heavy emergency response flooded the area as multiple ambulances arrived to transport the wounded, while investigators taped off the scene and marked multiple pieces of evidence in the street.
The victims range in age from 33 to 46 years old. Among them, a 35-year-old and a 36-year-old suffered multiple gunshot wounds and were admitted to local hospitals in critical condition. The remaining four victims involved in the shooting were reported to be in good condition.
The investigation remains active as area detectives work to determine a motive and identify potential suspects. Anyone with relevant information regarding the shooting is encouraged to contact local authorities.
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