This past weekend, Chicago witnessed 27 shooting incidents, tragically resulting in four fatalities. While this figure denotes a relative improvement when compared to prior years, it still surpasses the numbers observed during the pre-pandemic era. Last year’s weekend record had reached 40 victims, and the year before, a jaw-dropping 72 individuals were shot over the same period. To put this into broader context, the 2025 numbers exceed those reported in pre-COVID times, including 20 in 2019, 21 in 2018, and 16 in 2015, according to HeyJackass, a site dedicated to tracking Chicago gun violence using both official and public data.
Interestingly, the Chicago Police Department reported no incidents classified as mass shootings this weekend—defined as scenarios in which four or more individuals are hit in a single event.
The Chicago Police Department released detailed information regarding the incidents:
Friday, September 19, 2025
4:25 p.m. | 4500 block of West Fifth Avenue
A 34-year-old man was struck in the arm when a passenger in a passing vehicle discharged a firearm towards him. Fortunately, he was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in good condition.
8:30 p.m. | 4900 block of West Fullerton Avenue
A 30-year-old man sustained a knee injury while walking outside. He self-transported to Swedish Covenant Hospital and was reported to be in good condition.
9:57 p.m. | 2800 block of West 71st Street
An 18-year-old was shot in both the biceps and ribs and subsequently taken to Christ Hospital, where he was reported to be in stable condition.
10:11 p.m. | 10200 block of South Eberhart Avenue
A 57-year-old man suffered multiple gunshot wounds inflicted by an assailant in a white SUV. He was transported to the University of Chicago Hospital in critical condition.
10:39 p.m. | 3600 block of South California Avenue
Two 43-year-old men were shot during a bar altercation. One was critically injured with multiple gunshot wounds while the other suffered injuries to the hip and back but is in good condition. Both were admitted to Mount Sinai Hospital.
11:44 p.m. | 6700 block of South Prairie Avenue
A 40-year-old woman was discovered with multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to the University of Chicago Hospital in critical condition.
Saturday, September 20, 2025
1:50 a.m. | 7100 block of South Union Avenue
A 33-year-old man was shot in the buttocks while walking outside. He was transported to the University of Chicago Hospital, where he is in fair condition.
6:57 a.m. | 3400 block of West Monroe Street
A 33-year-old man, attempting to break into an apartment, was shot twice by a 28-year-old woman who possessed a concealed carry license. He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after.
1:34 p.m. | 5200 block of South Union Avenue
A 40-year-old man was shot in the head and upper body outdoors. Reports indicate he was in serious condition at the University of Chicago Medical Center.
2:42 p.m. | 2700 block of South State Street
A 32-year-old man was shot in the chest and shoulder while standing outside, also reported in serious condition.
9:41 p.m. | 1800 block of South Hamlin Avenue
A 44-year-old man sustained gunshot wounds to the groin and buttocks during a confrontation. He was subsequently taken to Mount Sinai in critical condition.
Sunday, September 21, 2025
12:34 a.m. | 10100 block of South Avenue M
Police responding to a crash discovered a 20-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the head inside a wrecked SUV. He was pronounced dead at the University of Chicago Hospital. A 20-year-old woman later reported a shot to her leg, requiring treatment at Trinity Hospital where she is in good condition.
12:45 a.m. | 5400 block of South South Shore Drive
Two 37-year-old men were shot when assailants opened fire. One suffered multiple body wounds, while the other was shot in the ankle and thigh. Both received treatment at the University of Chicago Hospital and were reported to be in good condition. A weapon was recovered, leading to one suspect’s arrest.
2:50 a.m. | 7300 block of South Winchester Avenue
Three individuals were shot, with a 33-year-old woman hit in the knee, a 39-year-old man shot in the thigh, and a 32-year-old woman struck in her leg. All were reported in good condition.
2:50 a.m. | 200 block of North Halsted Street
An altercation involving a 38-year-old man and two individuals in a gray sedan escalated when one opened fire, resulting in the man being shot in the chest and later pronounced dead at Stroger Hospital. A 28-year-old man subsequently arrived at UIC Hospital with a grazed wound and was being questioned as a potential shooter.
1:55 p.m. | 1400 block of West 83rd Street
An 8-year-old girl was accidentally shot in the finger in her home and was reported in good condition following treatment at Christ Hospital.
3:15 p.m. | 11800 block of South Emerald Avenue
A 53-year-old man was discovered lying on the street with a chest wound. He was taken to Christ Hospital in critical condition before succumbing to his injuries.
8:30 p.m. | 3100 block of West 25th Street
A 42-year-old man was shot in the leg and grazed in the back, while a second victim, a 64-year-old man, arrived later at St. Anthony Hospital with abdominal injuries. The police reported that a black SUV entered an alley from which shots were fired. The 42-year-old is in fair condition, while the elder victim remains in critical condition.
Monday, September 22, 2025
12:30 a.m. | 7800 block of South Ada Street
A 45-year-old woman inside a home accidentally discharged a firearm during a domestic altercation. The bullet penetrated a wall, hitting a 36-year-old man in the kitchen, who was treated at Christ Hospital and is in good condition. Two individuals were taken into custody alongside the recovery of the firearm.
12:45 a.m. | 100 block of South Springfield Avenue
A 31-year-old man was discovered on the sidewalk with multiple gunshot wounds and was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital in serious condition.
It’s important to note that the figures presented by HeyJackass include shootings on expressways within city limits, an aspect the CPD does not factor into its statistics, as the Illinois State Police investigate those incidents. For statistical clarity, the site defines “weekend” as spanning from noon on Friday to 6 a.m. on Monday, while CPD employs a more restrictive definition, designating it as 6 p.m. on Friday to midnight on Sunday. While these numbers serve as a snapshot, they may fluctuate as investigations continue and as victims’ conditions change.
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