Mass Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 14 Wounded In Washington Park

Officers were sent to disperse the crowd when someone started shooting into the crowd, Chicago police said.

By Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff

Aug 30, 2026 11:34 PM CDT

Chicago police are investigating a mass shooting in Washington Park that took place Aug. 29. (Tim Moran/Patch)

CHICAGO—Gunfire erupted at a large gathering late Saturday evening that left a man dead and 14 injured at what was described as a reunion for for residents of the former Robert Taylor homes, reports said.

Just after 11:30 p.m., Chicago police were sent to disperse a large crowd in the 5400 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue when someone began shooting into the crowd. No officers were injured.

A 35-year-old man, identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner as Rontonio Guterz, sustained gunshot wounds to the body and was pronounced dead at University of Chicago Hospital.

Police said the injured ranged in age from 21 to 47, all were taken to nearby hospitals, including:

A 34-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the shoulder. He was listed in good condition.
Three men suffered shoulder wounds and were taken to a nearby hospital, ages 34, 39 and 40, where they were listed in good condition.
A 40-year-old woman was taken to a hospital with a shoulder wound.
A 45-year-old woman self-transported to a hospital with a leg wound and is listed in good condition.
A 26-year-old woman suffered a chest wound and is listed in good condition.
A 42-year-old man was shot in the leg and is listed in good condition.
A 37-year-old woman suffered gunshot wounds to her body; her condition is unknown.

During their investigation, Chicago police identified four other victims:

A 47-year-old woman is in serious condition at a hospital
A 23-year-old woman is in fair condition.
A 21-year-old woman is in fair condition.
A 23-year-old man suffered gunshot wounds to the body; his condition is unknown

Area One detectives are investigating. There is no one in custody. Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information is asked to call XXXX, or submit an anonymous tip online at CPDTIP.com.

Cook County Crime Stoppers is also offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest or indictment of the person or persons responsible. Anonymous tips can be called in at 1-800-535-STOP (7867) and will receive a code number to claim the reward.