A 21-year-old man lost his life Tuesday night in a drive-by shooting in the Avondale neighborhood, located on Chicago’s Northwest Side. The Chicago police reported the incident.
Shortly before 10 p.m., the victim was traveling with a 48-year-old man in the 3400 block of West Diversey Avenue. Their vehicle stopped in traffic when a white SUV approached. A person in the SUV displayed a gun and fired shots, according to police.
The victim, identified by the Cook County medical examiner’s office as Santigo I. Delgado, suffered a gunshot wound to his back. He was in serious condition when transported to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where he later died. Delgado resided in the Avondale neighborhood.
The passenger in Delgado’s vehicle remained unharmed during the shooting. Following the incident, the SUV fled south on Central Park Avenue. Police have yet to apprehend any suspects, and detectives continue their investigation.
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