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Unknown Gunmen Kill One, Wound Nine in Chicago Shootout

8/30/2026

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Summary

Gunmen Open Fire

Chicago Police Department says unknown gunmen opened fire while officers dispersed a crowd, killing one and wounding nine.
The shooting occurred at about 11:30 p.m. on the 5400 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue.
A 35-year-old man died at University of Chicago Medical Center.
Six other victims, ages 26-45, were hospitalized and listed in good condition.
Detectives have made no arrests while the conditions of three victims remain unknown.

Summary

Captain Ordille Reports

Captain David Ordille reported multiple suspects walked up to the party and opened fire into the crowd.
Mayor Reed Gusciora estimated about 200 people attended the neighborhood cookout when shots were fired.
Over 50 evidence markers were placed at the Locust Street scene as investigators processed the area.
Governor Mikie Sherrill confirmed the Attorney General’s office is coordinating with investigators on the Trenton shooting.

History

Historical Context

After the April 20 1999 Columbine High School shooting that killed 13 students and a teacher, police adopted the Immediate Action Rapid Deployment (IARD) tactic and schools added security measures such as door numbering. Those protocols now guide responses like the Chicago Police Department’s and Governor Mikie Sherrill’s teams in today’s Trenton and Chicago gunfire incidents, where ten victims were treated and 50 evidence markers placed.

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Gunmen Open Fire

Chicago Police Department says unknown gunmen opened fire while officers dispersed a crowd, killing one and wounding nine.
The shooting occurred at about 11:30 p.m. on the 5400 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue.
A 35-year-old man died at University of Chicago Medical Center.
Six other victims, ages 26-45, were hospitalized and listed in good condition.
Detectives have made no arrests while the conditions of three victims remain unknown.

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