Man shot to death inside South Shore home, marking Chicago's 1st known homicide of 2026: police

Man shot to death inside South Shore home, marking Chicago's 1st known homicide of 2026: police

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Key Points:

  • A 51-year-old man, Marcos Almeida, was found shot to death inside a South Side home in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood on Saturday morning.
  • The victim was discovered unresponsive with gunshot wounds to the chest, head, and back and was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • The shooting is believed to be Chicago's first known homicide of 2026.
  • No suspects are currently in custody, and Area One detectives are investigating the homicide.
  • Details surrounding the circumstances leading to the shooting have not yet been released.