On August 16, 2024, a fatal shooting in Chicago’s Chatham neighborhood left 30-year-old Nicholas A. Hughes dead. The incident occurred just before 6:45 a.m. in the 7900-block of South Wabash Avenue. Police say Hughes was attempting to get into his vehicle when armed suspects approached and opened fire. He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead; the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed his identity.

Area Two detectives are investigating to identify and apprehend those responsible. It is not known whether Hughes had any connection to the suspects or what, if any, motive there was for the attack.

If anyone has information about the shooting or saw activity in the 7900-block of South Wabash Avenue around 6:45 a.m. on August 16, 2024, please contact investigators.