Man visiting from Wisconsin shot and killed in Rogers Park home invasion
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A man visiting from Wisconsin was shot and killed during a home invasion early Tuesday in the Rogers Park neighborhood.
As CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reported, the victim's family said this may have been a case of mistaken identity.
Police said the 45-year-old man was inside a home in the 7600 block of North Sheridan Road, just north of Howard Street, shortly after 3:30 a.m. -- when someone started knocking on the door, pushed the door open, and fired shots into the home while the victim was standing in the living room.
A witness called 911 as the shooter ran into the alley.
The victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds, and was pronounced dead at the scene. His family identified him as Quentin Pruett, of Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Pruett's cousin said he was just visiting friends and family in Chicago when he was killed.
"This is a travesty for my family and I, and we are devastated over the loss of him," she said. This is another senseless murder here in Chicago. My cousin was a non-violent person, and he didn't deserve this, at all -- and I hope that we find out the person that did this, and brought to justice."
She said the family believes he was a victim of mistaken identity.
"He was not a gang banger," she said. "He was a hard-working young man; loving, fun, positive, full of energy, and good positive vibes. And for this to happen to him is just devastating for all of us. We are very heartbroken over the loss of Quentin, and we just pray that whoever did this is brought to justice."
While Pruett's family mourns his death, neighbors tell CBS 2 that the shooting is just the latest in a series of incidents at the complex that has become a growing problem in the neighborhood.
"Neighbors have moved away because they don't want to deal with these issues anymore," said neighbor Anthony Tausig.
We did get in touch with property management to ask about the conditions in the complex. A person by the name of Angelo said he would get back to us - but we have yet to hear back.
"Our local government officials need to be doing more to keep us safe," Tausig said. "I can't imagine what folks in this building are having to deal with."
We also reached out Ald. Maria Hadden (49th). Her office told CBS 2 the concerns around the property are on their radar.
Hadden's office has been working with the Department of Buildings, the Department of Law, and the Chicago Police Department to hold the property owner accountable for the ongoing criminal activity.
It is unclear when action will be taken.
As of late Tuesday evening, no arrests had been in this case.
Area 3 detectives were investigating.
