CHICAGO — Authorities have confirmed the identity of the man fatally shot in a double shooting that took place Saturday night on the city’s Southwest Side. The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Edgar Arroyo, a Chicago resident whose life was tragically cut short in an incident that has left both his family and the broader community in mourning.
The shooting occurred around 9:30 p.m. in the 4300 block of South Kedzie Avenue in the Brighton Park neighborhood, a typically bustling area that was rocked by sudden violence over the weekend. According to the Chicago Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire and arrived at the scene to find two men suffering from gunshot wounds. Arroyo, authorities say, was shot in the head and was pronounced dead on the scene by responding paramedics.
The second victim, whose identity has not yet been released, was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital with gunshot wounds to the torso. He remains in critical condition as of Sunday afternoon, and no further updates on his status were immediately available.
As investigators work to piece together what led up to the shooting, questions continue to swirl about the motive and whether the victims were specifically targeted. No suspects are currently in custody, and Area One detectives are actively investigating the case.
Neighbors and witnesses described the chaotic scene that unfolded on Saturday night. Some residents reported hearing multiple gunshots followed by screams, prompting them to call 911. Others expressed frustration and heartbreak over yet another violent incident in their community.
“We heard five or six shots in a row, and then silence,” said one local resident who declined to be named. “When we looked out, we saw police and an ambulance rushing in. It’s just so sad—this kind of thing keeps happening here.”
Arroyo’s family, devastated by the news, remembered him as a kindhearted man who was working to build a better future. According to relatives, Edgar was known for his loyalty, sense of humor, and dedication to those he loved. He leaves behind grieving parents, siblings, and close friends who say they are struggling to make sense of the senseless violence.
“He wasn’t perfect, but he was trying,” said a cousin. “He had a big heart, and he didn’t deserve this. No one does.”
Community activists and anti-violence groups have called on the city to increase safety measures in high-risk neighborhoods and to invest more deeply in resources for young people to prevent further bloodshed.
“This is not just a crime scene,” said local organizer Maria Rentería. “This is where someone’s son, someone’s brother was taken. We can’t become numb to this—we have to keep demanding change.”
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact Chicago Police or submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers. Investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying any potential suspects or witnesses who may have seen or heard anything in the moments leading up to the deadly encounter.
As the investigation continues, Edgar Arroyo’s loved ones prepare to lay him to rest, clinging to memories of happier times and praying for justice in the wake of a devastating loss.