Washington Park Reunion Turns Deadly: 14 Shot, 1 Killed in Latest Chicago Mass Shooting
A mass shooting at an annual reunion for former Robert Taylor Homes residents in Washington Park left one man dead and 13 others injured on August 30, 2026. Police were attempting to disperse the large gathering when gunfire erupted near 11:30 p.m. The incident marks the fourth mass shooting tied to a large outdoor gathering in Chicago this summer. No arrests have been made, and a $10,000 reward is offered for information.
