Man Dies in Mid-Morning Shooting on McCormick

A motorcyclist shot and killed a man mid-morning Tuesday at McCormick Boulevard and Oakton Street, according to Skokie police.

The shooter, described as a male dressed in black and riding a maroon motorcycle, shot the victim, who was in the passenger seat of a vehicle, around 9:50 a.m., police said.

The victim, whose name and other identifying information has not been released, was driven to Presence Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, where he died from a gunshot wound to the chest.

Police said the shooting is not considered random. The investigation is ongoing.

Skokie police are asking anyone with information to contact the department at 847-982-5900. The Crime Tip Hotline number is 847-933-TIPS (8477) and is available 24 hours per day.

For more Evanston news, sign up for our newsletter, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.