STORY YOUMISSED
A gunman inside a black SUV opened fire on a group standing outside a West Pullman gas station early Wednesday morning.
A violent overnight drive-by shooting at a Far South Side gas station leaves three young people recovering in the hospital.
The attack unfolded at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Three individuals gathered outside a commercial gas station in the 11600 block of South Michigan Avenue.
That specific location sits in the West Pullman neighborhood within the boundaries of the Chicago Police Department’s 5th District.
A black SUV slowly approached the business along South Michigan Avenue and pulled up alongside the group.
An unidentified gunman inside the SUV suddenly produced a firearm and unleashed multiple gunshots toward the bystanders.
The driver of the black SUV sped away from the scene immediately after the gunfire ceased.
Bullets struck all three victims standing near the gas station property during the sudden attack.
The wounded victims include a 24-year-old man, an 18-year-old man, and a 17-year-old juvenile male.
Emergency medical personnel rushed to the scene following emergency 911 calls from the area.
Paramedics stabilized the three victims and transported them directly to nearby hospitals for urgent treatment.
Medical personnel evaluated all three victims upon arrival and listed them in fair condition.
Responding police officers cordoned off the gas station lot with yellow crime scene tape to secure physical evidence.
Investigators searched the pavement for spent shell casings and scanned the storefront for security cameras.
Detectives are reviewing commercial surveillance footage to trace the escape route of the black SUV.
Authorities report that it remains unclear what specific motive or dispute led to the violent attack.
Area 2 detectives opened a active investigation into the circumstances surrounding the drive-by shooting.
Community members express growing frustration over violent incidents occurring at local commercial hubs during late hours.
Neighborhood safety advocates encourage business owners along South Michigan Avenue to enhance exterior lighting and surveillance systems.
Chicago police officers increased routine patrols throughout the surrounding West Pullman business corridor following the incident.
Detectives urge anyone with information about the black SUV or the shooter to contact Area 2 investigators immediately.
