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A 25-year-old man lost his life Sunday morning during a shooting inside a Little Village home.
Chicago Police responded to the 2100-block of South Trumbull Avenue around 8:05 a.m.
The victim was inside a residence when he became involved in an argument with another man.
During the dispute, the unidentified suspect pulled out a handgun.
The gunman fired at the victim, striking him three times in the chest.
Emergency responders rushed the 25-year-old to Mt. Sinai Hospital.
Medical staff later pronounced the man dead at the facility.
The shooter fled the scene immediately after the gunfire.
As of Sunday afternoon, Chicago Police confirmed that nobody is in custody.
Area Four Detectives are currently leading the homicide investigation.
Recent History
Little Village, located on Chicago’s Southwest Side, has seen a fluctuating trend in violent crime over the last year.
The 2100-block of South Trumbull Avenue sits in a densely populated residential pocket of the neighborhood.
This area has been a focus for community leaders working to reduce domestic and street-level disputes.
Nearby blocks have experienced similar incidents of targeted violence within the past six months.
Local residents have previously called for increased patrols in the 10th District to address early morning safety concerns.
Last summer, several shootings occurred within a half-mile radius of this specific location.
City data shows that Little Village remains one of the more active areas for CPD Area Four detectives.
Community organizations continue to push for conflict resolution programs to prevent arguments from turning into fatal shootings.
Police are asking anyone with information regarding the Trumbull Avenue shooting to come forward.
Anonymous tips can be submitted through the CPD’s official crime-tip website.
