In the quiet hours before dawn on Saturday, May 11, 2025, the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago was shattered by gunfire, leaving a community in mourning and a city grappling with yet another act of violence. The Chicago Police Department responded to reports of shots fired around 1:20 a.m. in the 6300-block of North Broadway, near the intersection of Broadway and Rosemont Avenue. What they found was a scene of devastation: three men, each struck by bullets, their lives forever altered in an instant. Two would not survive the night, while the third clings to hope in a hospital bed, a stark reminder of the fragility of life in a city too often scarred by such tragedies.
The victims, all adult males, were discovered by officers who arrived swiftly at the scene. A 28-year-old man, riddled with multiple gunshot wounds to his body, was rushed to St. Francis Hospital in Evanston. Despite the efforts of medical staff, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. A second victim, aged 31, suffered a single but fatal gunshot wound to the chest. He was transported to Weiss Memorial Hospital, where he, too, succumbed to his injuries. The third man, a 36-year-old, was shot in the back and taken to Evanston Hospital. As of Saturday evening, he remains in fair condition, his recovery a small glimmer of light amid the darkness of the incident.
While the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has not yet officially released the identities of the deceased, unconfirmed reports circulating through local media and social media platforms suggest that one of the victims may be a prominent figure in Chicago’s music scene, a rapper known as Munna Duke, closely tied to the O’Block community in the city’s South Side. Another victim is rumored to be an individual referred to as O’Block Younggin. These names, though not yet verified by authorities, have sparked an outpouring of grief and speculation online, with fans and community members mourning the potential loss of influential voices in the city’s drill music culture. The Chicago Police Department has remained tight-lipped about these claims, emphasizing that the investigation is ongoing and that premature identification could complicate their work.
The shooting unfolded in front of the Porkchop BBQ restaurant, a local establishment known for its late-night hours and vibrant atmosphere. According to police, the victims were standing on the sidewalk when a vehicle approached, and an unknown assailant opened fire in a drive-by attack. The suddenness of the assault left the victims with no time to provide details to responding officers, and the absence of immediate witnesses has made piecing together the events challenging. The motive remains unclear, and no suspects have been apprehended, leaving investigators to comb through evidence and canvass the area for surveillance footage or leads.
The incident briefly disrupted public transit in the area, with the Chicago Transit Authority rerouting its #36 Broadway buses to accommodate the police perimeter. Normal service resumed later in the morning, but the impact of the violence lingered in the neighborhood. Edgewater, a diverse and generally peaceful community on Chicago’s North Side, is not accustomed to such brazen acts of violence, making the event all the more jarring for residents. Community leaders have already begun calling for unity and action, urging city officials to address the root causes of gun violence that continue to plague Chicago.
As detectives work tirelessly to uncover the circumstances of this tragedy, the Chicago Police Department is appealing to the public for assistance. Authorities have encouraged anyone with information to contact them directly or submit anonymous tips through the department’s dedicated tip line. The hope is that community cooperation will provide the breakthrough needed to bring those responsible to justice.
This triple shooting adds to a troubling tally of violence in Chicago, where gun crimes have long been a persistent challenge. The city has seen efforts to curb such incidents through increased policing, community programs, and legislative measures, yet the loss of life on North Broadway underscores the complexity of the issue. For the families of the victims, the statistics are cold comfort; their loved ones are gone, and their pain is immeasurable. As Edgewater and the broader city mourn, the search for answers—and for solutions—continues with a renewed sense of urgency.