Male Shot and Killed Overnight in Homewood, Police Investigate

Published on August 19, 2026

At 5:05 a.m., Zone 5 officers responded to a 1-round ShotSpotter alert in the 7000 block of Idlewild St.

Arriving units located a male victim down and unresponsive on the street with a gunshot wound to the chest.

Officers applied a chest seal and rendered aid until medics arrived. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene.

Two people were later detained for questioning. Violent Crime Unit detectives are investigating.

Contact: Cara Cruz