Chicago, Illinois – Orlando Duran, 20, has succumbed to his injuries following a shooting on Wednesday evening near Oak Street Beach, Chicago, as confirmed by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office. The tragic incident occurred on DuSable Lake Shore Drive at the Oak Street curve, close to the Gold Coast neighborhood, around 9:19 p.m.
According to Chicago police, Duran and a 21-year-old woman were traveling northbound in their vehicle when a light-colored sedan approached. An unknown assailant in the sedan opened fire, striking Duran in the head and the woman in her left calf. Duran was rushed to Northwestern Hospital in critical condition but was later pronounced dead. The woman is still receiving treatment for her injuries.
The shooter fled the scene, and no arrests have been made as the Chicago Police Department continues its investigation into the incident.
On social media, reactions to the shooting were swift. Abner Zuchmere commented, "Take that sh¡t back to 31st street." Another user, Cire Tsor, remarked, "Chicago can get back to the regularly scheduled violence since the DNC overlords have left!"
This tragic event adds to the growing concern over gun violence in Chicago, as the city grapples with a rising number of such incidents in 2024. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as they seek to bring those responsible to justice.