Two Men Shot in the Head in Montclare Neighborhood Overnight

Argument Escalates into Violence

Two men were shot in the head and listed in critical condition after an argument escalated into violence overnight on the city’s Northwest Side.

Details of the Incident

According to Chicago police, a 45-year-old man and a 25-year-old man were involved in a verbal altercation with four offenders around 2:45 a.m. Sunday in the 2800 block of North Normandy Avenue, in the Montclare neighborhood.

The Argument Turns Physical

Police say the argument turned physical, then the offenders began shooting at the victims before driving away in different vehicles.

Victim Information

The 45-year-old man was shot multiple times in the head and treated by the Chicago Fire Department before being taken to an area hospital in critical condition, police say. The 25-year-old man was shot twice in the head and also treated by CFD before being taken to an area hospital in critical condition, police say.

No Arrests Made

Nobody is in custody, and Area Five detectives are investigating.

Conclusion

This senseless violence is a stark reminder of the importance of resolving conflicts peacefully and the devastating consequences of escalation. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families as they recover from this traumatic event. We urge anyone with information to come forward and help bring the perpetrators to justice.

FAQs

Q: What happened?

A: A verbal altercation between two men and four offenders escalated into violence, resulting in both men being shot in the head.

Q: Are the victims in custody?

A: No, nobody is in custody. The investigation is ongoing.

Q: Where did the incident occur?

A: The incident occurred in the 2800 block of North Normandy Avenue, in the Montclare neighborhood, on the city’s Northwest Side.

Q: Are the victims listed in critical condition?

A: Yes, both men are listed in critical condition and are being treated at an area hospital.