On June 23, 2023, Antonio Andrade, a 39-year-old man from Chicago, Illinois, was fatally shot in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. when Andrade was standing on the sidewalk in the 4700 block of South Ada Street. Someone opened fire, striking him in the back.
Andrade was immediately taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead by police and the Cook County medical examiner's office.
At the time of the shooting, another man, aged 28, was also struck by gunfire, suffering a graze wound to his knee. This individual took himself to Mount Sinai Hospital and was reported to be in good condition.
Antonio Andrade is remembered by his family as a loving father to his seven children and a devoted brother, son, and husband. A GoFundMe page was set up by his sister, Fabiola Andrade, to cover funeral expenses and other related costs. The page highlights the impact of his death on his family and the community.
As of the current date, there have been no reports of any arrests or suspects in connection with Antonio Andrade's murder. The case remains under investigation by area detectives.
