4 injured in Austin driveby shooting near Loretto Hospital
Oct 18, 2026
Four people were outside in the Austin neighborhood when an SUV pulled up alongside them and someone inside fired several shots early Sunday, Chicago police said.The shooting happened just before 2:30 a.m. in the 600 block of South Central Avenue near Loretto Hospital. A 45-year-old man, shot severa
l times, is in critical condition at Mount Sinai Hospital, according to police.Three others were injured and took themselves to nearby hospitals. A 39-year-old woman shot in her chest and a 30-year-old man shot in his neck and shoulder; both went to Loretto and are listed in good condition, according to police. A 28-year-old man shot twice in his face was in good condition at Stroger Hosptial.Police have not announced any arrests. ...read more read less