NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT
Chicago, IL, April 18, 2025: An Indian-American man, identified as 28-year-old Kevin Patel, was shot and killed Wednesday night in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. According to CBS News, Patel was found with a gunshot wound to the chest and later died while receiving treatment at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center.
The incident occurred around 9:20 p.m. on April 16, in the 800 block of West Lill Avenue, a quiet residential street known for its blend of historic row houses and upscale new constructions. As of now, the motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and police continue to investigate.
Garret Moores, a resident of the neighborhood, heard the gunshot from his home and rushed outside. He discovered Patel lying on the ground in front of a neighbor’s house and immediately sprang into action.
“I went and grabbed towels and tried to get down here as fast as I could,” Moores told CBS News. While comforting Patel and waiting for first responders, Moores called 911 and worked to keep the young man conscious.
“We were just talking to him, telling him… to breathe in slowly, try to take long, deep breaths — and he would kind of look at us, and you could tell he was changing his breathing, so he was responsive, which was encouraging,” he said.
A neighbor also assisted Moores in unzipping Patel’s jacket and helping to manage the situation until emergency personnel arrived. Despite their efforts, Patel succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
Hours later, as police searched for evidence at the scene, the towels used in the rescue attempt lay on the pavement beside shell casing markers — a somber reminder of the tragedy that had unfolded.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s office officially identified Patel late Wednesday night. Chicago police are urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward.
