Erik Colon, an 18-year-old man, was shot during a triple shooting in the West Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago on March 16, 2025, at about 3:26 p.m. He and two others were standing outside a residence on Crystal Street when gunfire erupted. Colon suffered multiple gunshot wounds to his torso and right arm, drove himself to St. Mary Hospital, and was later transferred to Stroger Hospital, where he died on March 18, 2025; the Cook County medical examiner ruled his death a homicide.

Two other males were wounded in the same attack: a 23-year-old shot in the neck and groin, and a 16-year-old shot in the right armpit. Both went to local hospitals and were later moved to Stroger Hospital; the 23-year-old was reported critical and the 16-year-old in good condition. No arrests or suspect information have been released and the investigation remains active.

If anyone witnessed the shooting on Crystal Street or has information about who was involved, please share what is known with investigators.