Man found shot to death on West Side overnight

CHICAGO (WGN) — Police are searching for answers on Friday morning after a man was found shot to death on the city’s West Side overnight.

Authorities were first called to the scene in the 4000 block of West Wilcox Street just after 10 p.m. on Thursday, following a report of a person shot in the area.

When officers arrived on the scene, they found the victim, a 34-year-old man, unresponsive on the sidewalk.

Officers said the victim had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Authorities have not yet identified the victim killed.

Currently, it is unclear what led to the gunfire and an investigation into the shooting is now underway.

Anyone with information on the deadly shooting is asked to contact CPD Area Four Detectives at 312-746-8251 or dial 911.

Those with information that could help authorities in their investigation can also leave a tip at CPDtip.com. Tips can be filed anonymously.