CHICAGO, IL – A fatal shooting occurred at a laundromat on the West Side of Chicago on Saturday evening, according to the Chicago Police Department. The incident took place in the 4800 block of West Chicago Avenue in the Austin neighborhood around 9 p.m.

Authorities stated that a man entered the laundromat and approached another man, ultimately pulling out a gun and shooting him multiple times. The suspect then fled the scene on foot. The victim, identified as 57-year-old Terry Smith by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office, was transported to West Suburban Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, and Area Four detectives are actively investigating the case. The motive behind the shooting remains unknown at this time.

The incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing issue of gun violence that plagues many communities in Chicago. The local authorities have been working on implementing various strategies and initiatives to address this problem, but the issue continues to persist in the city.

Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to come forward and assist the police in their investigation. Additionally, community members are encouraged to utilize the interactive safety tracker to stay informed about crime and safety in their neighborhood.

In summary, a man was fatally shot at a West Side laundromat in Chicago, and the police are currently investigating the incident while seeking information from the public.