On August 25, 2024, a fatal shooting occurred in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, resulting in the death of 32-year-old Joel Cardenas. The incident took place in the early morning hours, around 2:30 a.m., in the 1700 block of North Harding Avenue.
During the shooting, Cardenas and another individual, a 19-year-old man, were standing on the street when shots were fired. Cardenas was struck in the head and was transported to Mt.
Sinai Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The 19-year-old victim suffered a gunshot wound to the back and was taken to the same hospital, where he was reported to be in good condition.
In addition to the two men, a female victim sustained minor injuries from broken glass as a result of the shooting.
As of the latest reports, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. Area detectives are currently investigating the incident to identify the perpetrators and determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
