Dillard Florence dies in fatal Chicago North Lawndale shooting
Fatal Chicago North Lawndale shooting death of Dillard Florence
A man in his late 40s has died as a result of injuries sustained in a shooting incident reported on Wednesday evening in the Chicago North Lawndale area, local authorities confirmed. Police were called to the scene shortly after 8 p.m. regarding a shooting.
According to the responding law enforcement, officers encountered an individual on a sidewalk in the 1200 block of South Springfield Avenue. Initial reports indicate the victim was targeted by an unknown individual who approached him and fired at least one shot. The precise details of the encounter remain under investigation.
Emergency medical services were dispatched immediately upon receiving the call. Paramedics found the victim, later identified by the Cook County medical examiner’s office as Dillard Florence, 46, of the 110. North Karlov Avenue, block. He had been struck in the neck region during the incident.
He was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital where, despite medical intervention, he was pronounced deceased. The Cook County medical examiner’s office has been notified, and an autopsy is pending.
At present, no suspects have been apprehended. Detectives are actively gathering information and reviewing surveillance footage from the vicinity to identify those potentially responsible for this tragic event.
An appeal to the community for assistance in identifying any witnesses or potential leads has been issued by the Chicago Police Department.
Further details regarding the ongoing investigation are expected to be released as they become available.
