A 35-year-old man has died after being shot late Saturday night on the city’s Far South Side, according to Chicago police.
The shooting occurred around 10:30 p.m. in the 1600 block of East 85th Place in the Avalon Park neighborhood. Police said the victim was shot in the back and transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No suspects are in custody, and detectives are continuing to investigate.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Chicago police.