Chicago police are investigating after a man was found dead early Friday morning.
The discovery happened in the 0–100 block of East Ohio Street.
This area is located in the city’s Near North Side neighborhood.
Officers responded to a call for service at a parking garage around 4:00 AM.
Upon arrival, they searched a vehicle parked inside the structure.
Inside the car, they found a 22-year-old man who was unresponsive.
Police noted the man had suffered unspecified injuries.
The Chicago Fire Department arrived shortly after the discovery.
Paramedics pronounced the man dead at the scene.
Area detectives have officially opened a death investigation.
Authorities have not yet released the victim’s name.
No one is currently in custody in connection with the incident.
Recent History
The Near North Side is typically known for its high-end shopping and busy tourism.
However, this specific block has seen a rise in police activity recently.
Parking garages in the area have become frequent sites for carjackings and thefts.
Just last year, residents expressed concerns about security in multi-level parking structures nearby.
The 18th District, which covers this area, has increased patrols to combat rising evening crime.
This investigation adds to a growing list of violent incidents in the downtown corridor.
Community leaders are calling for better lighting and more cameras in public parking areas.
The medical examiner will perform an autopsy to find the exact cause of death.
