Incident Overview

A man is dead and a woman wounded after a shooting inside a home on the city’s West Side.

According to police, a 60-year-old man and 39-year-old woman were found inside a residence on the 5400 block of West Ferdinand Street in the Austin neighborhood around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Victim Conditions

The man sustained gunshot wounds to the head and was pronounced dead on the scene.
The woman sustained a gunshot wound to the left thigh and was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital in fair condition. No other injuries were reported.

Investigation Details

Circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation by Area Four detectives.
Police said the shooting appears to be domestic-related.

Related Incidents

Man, 23, dies after being found shot, unresponsive on South Side sidewalk

Conclusion

The shooting incident on the West Side of Chicago has resulted in one fatality and one injury, with the investigation currently underway. As the details of the incident are still being uncovered, the community remains concerned about the safety and well-being of its residents.

FAQs

Q: What is the location of the shooting incident?
A: The shooting occurred inside a home on the 5400 block of West Ferdinand Street in the Austin neighborhood on the West Side of Chicago.
Q: How many victims are there?
A: There are two victims: a 60-year-old man who was pronounced dead at the scene and a 39-year-old woman who was wounded and taken to the hospital.
Q: What is the current status of the investigation?
A: The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation by Area Four detectives, and it is believed to be domestic-related.
Q: Are there any other related incidents in the area?
A: Yes, there was a separate incident where a 23-year-old man died after being found shot and unresponsive on a South Side sidewalk.