Nicholas Pinto, a 36-year-old man, was fatally shot in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood on the night of April 26, 2025. According to reports, Pinto was exiting his vehicle around 11:20 p.m. in the 2500 block of South Hillock Avenue when a red SUV approached. Someone inside the vehicle opened fire, striking Pinto multiple times. Officers responding to the scene found him lying on the ground near his car with multiple gunshot wounds.
He was transported to Stroger Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The Cook County medical examiner’s office later confirmed Pinto’s identity. Authorities have stated that no suspects are currently in custody, and the case remains under investigation. Area One detectives are leading the inquiry, but police have not released further details regarding potential motives or suspects. The drive-by shooting has raised concerns in the community, and officials are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Local leaders have acknowledged the tragedy, with Alderman Nicole Lee addressing the incident and encouraging residents to assist law enforcement by providing any relevant information or video footage that may aid the investigation. As of now, the circumstances surrounding Pinto’s killing remain unclear, and authorities continue to seek leads in the case.
