Larry Ford, 34, was found with multiple gunshot wounds just before 2 a.m. on August 27, 2025, inside an apartment on the 100 block of North Mason Avenue in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. He was rushed to Mount Sinai Hospital and pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Neighbors reported detectives marking shell casings and photographing the scene as Area 4 homicide detectives began an investigation.

Authorities confirmed Ford’s identity and age and linked his death to the broader pattern of shootings in the city. By daybreak no arrests had been announced and officials released no details on a possible motive. The apartment was sealed while detectives conducted their work.

If anyone has information about what happened that early Wednesday morning on North Mason Avenue, please share tips with Area 4 detectives.