Rogers Park shooting: 18-year-old woman killed on West Pratt Boulevard

In a fatal Rogers Park shooting early Thursday, March 19, 2026, an 18-year-old woman was struck and killed while walking near the lakefront with friends in the 1000 block of West Pratt Boulevard around 1:30 a.m., police said. Authorities described the victim as part of a group of companions when an assailant approached on foot and opened fire in their direction.

Chicago police reported the woman sustained a gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no other injuries reported. Investigators identified the unit handling the case as Area 3 detectives, who have taken over the inquiry and are working to establish a timeline, motive and identify a suspect.

The department has not released additional details about witnesses, a suspect description or whether any arrests have been made. The investigation remains active, and detectives continue to seek information from anyone who may have observed the incident or has relevant video. The shooting has prompted renewed attention to safety along the Rogers Park lakefront overnight, and police say they will provide updates as the probe develops.