Chicago Police Department (CPD) Third District officers and Chicago Fire Department (CFD) emergency medical personnel responded to emergency 911 dispatch calls reporting gunfire near East 66th Street and South Champlain Avenue at approximately 2:40 a.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Preliminary police reports indicate that two men were standing in an alleyway when an unidentified gunman approached on foot and opened fire without warning. First responders located the victim known as Moo Moo suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. CFD paramedics administered emergency life-support measures before transporting him to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased. A second victim, a 20-year-old male, sustained a gunshot wound to the thigh and was transported to the same trauma facility in fair condition.
Police Investigation and Suspect Search
Chicago Police Department Area One Homicide detectives and forensic technicians cordoned off the alleyway to collect physical evidence, recover fired shell casings, and canvass nearby properties for security camera footage and witness statements. Police confirmed that the shooter fled the scene immediately after the discharge of firearms and no suspects are currently in custody. Official legal identification, vital statistics registrations, forensic determinations, and autopsy rulings are being processed under the jurisdiction of the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office and the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Tributes and Memorial Notices
News of the shooting brought deep grief and concern to residents, friends, and family across the Woodlawn community. Loved ones remembered Moo Moo for his warm presence and deep ties within the neighborhood. Community members expressed hopes for swift investigative answers and healing for the surviving victim. Formal announcements regarding public visitations, memorial gatherings, and funeral arrangements will be released by authorized family representatives once legal notifications and final arrangements are established.
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