A tragic incident occurred on the West Side early Monday morning, when a 28-year-old man believed to be a food delivery driver was found murdered on the street. The victim, who suffered a major head injury, was discovered unresponsive at around 2:07 a.m. in the 5500 block of West Flournoy Street, near Loretto Hospital. Despite being rushed to Mt. Sinai Hospital, he was pronounced dead.
Initial reports from doctors indicated that the victim had not been shot, raising questions about the cause of his fatal injury. Further investigation revealed that the victim was indeed a food delivery driver, and his 2005 minivan was missing from the scene. As officers continued their inquiries at the murder site, the victim’s vehicle was detected by license plate readers near State Street and 71st Street, prompting speculation about who was behind the wheel.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office was set to perform an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. This unsettling incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that essential workers like food delivery drivers face while carrying out their duties.
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