A 19-year-old man, Damian Gomez, was fatally shot on February 17, 2024, in the University Village area of Chicago’s Near West Side. The shooting happened around 6:32 p.m. in the 1900 block of West Hastings Street after an argument between Gomez and another man. During the altercation the other individual produced a gun and shot Gomez in the chest and shoulder.

Gomez was taken by ambulance to Stroger Hospital and was initially listed in critical condition; he later died of his injuries, and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office identified him as Damian Gomez. It is not known whether the two men had any prior relationship. No arrests have been announced and the Chicago police are continuing their investigation.

If anyone saw the shooting or has information about the incident or the person involved, please contact the Chicago police.