A 20-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot while driving in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood Wednesday night, authorities reported. The violent incident occurred just before 9 p.m. near the intersection of 50th Street and May Street.

According to police, the victim was driving eastbound on 50th Street when someone opened fire in his direction. The man was struck in the back, causing him to lose control of his vehicle and crash into two parked cars. Emergency responders quickly arrived on the scene and transported him to the University of Chicago Hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

No arrests have been made, and investigators are actively working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Area One detectives are leading the investigation, speaking with witnesses and reviewing any available surveillance footage. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward to help identify the suspect and bring clarity to the case.

The Back of the Yards neighborhood has seen a rise in concern over violent incidents, and community members are calling for increased safety measures and vigilance. Residents near 50th and May Streets described hearing gunfire and seeing the aftermath of the crash, which left the street temporarily blocked as police conducted their investigation.

Authorities have emphasized that the public is not in danger but are asking anyone with potential information to contact police. The investigation remains ongoing, and updates are expected as detectives continue to piece together what happened.