A tragic shooting in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood on Tuesday night has claimed the life of 17-year-old Tyshawn Johnson, confirmed the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office. Initially reported as a 21-year-old, Johnson’s identity was later verified by authorities. The fatal incident took place around 9:15 p.m. in the 5400 block of North Ashland Avenue.
Police were called to the scene after a vehicle crashed into a garage in an alley. Upon arrival, they found two victims inside the crashed car. Johnson was discovered with a gunshot wound to his head and was pronounced dead at the scene. The second victim, a 26-year-old man, was injured with gunshot wounds to his shoulder and neck and was immediately transported to St. Francis Hospital in Evanston in critical condition.
The survivor of the shooting provided officers with an account of the events, stating that the shooting occurred while the vehicle was in the alley. However, police did not report hearing gunfire in the vicinity, which suggests the shooting may have happened elsewhere before the car ended up in the alley. The exact location of the shooting remains unclear, and detectives are working to piece together the timeline.
The Chicago Police Department’s Area 3 detectives have launched an active investigation into the shooting but have not made any arrests so far. Authorities are still working to determine the motive behind the shooting and whether the two victims were targeted. The incident has left the community shocked, particularly as it unfolded in an area known for being quieter and safer.
In response to the incident, 40th Ward Alderman Andre Vasquez expressed his condolences to the families of the victims. Vasquez acknowledged the lack of immediate gunfire reports in the neighborhood, which complicated the investigation, and urged the community to stay vigilant. He also highlighted the ongoing concern over gun violence in Chicago.
As the investigation continues, Chicago authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward. This incident serves as a grim reminder of the persistent gun violence plaguing neighborhoods across the city. With the investigation ongoing, the hope is that justice will be served for the victims and their families.