Homicide — Chicago, IL — reported 2026-07-08

SUMMARY

A 57-year-old man was shot and killed outside the CTA 98th Street rail maintenance facility on June 29, 2026.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Homicide
  • Location: Chicago, IL
  • Date reported: 2026-07-08
  • Suspect: not stated
  • Victim(s): 1 (a 57-year-old man identified as Kevin Barlow)

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The shooting happened in the 9800 block of State Street in the Roseland community on June 29, 2026.
  • The victim was shot in the chest outside the CTA 98th Street rail maintenance facility.
  • A black Mercedes SUV matching the description of the victim's car was recovered a few hours after the shooting.
  • Police have not confirmed a connection between the vehicle and the shooting, but it is being investigated in connection with a carjacking and homicide.
  • The suspect was described as wearing a grey colored hooded top with a bear claw on the back and dark colored pants.