Chicago weekend shootings: 5 killed, 31 wounded
CHICAGO (CBS) – At least five people were killed, and 31 others hurt in weekend shootings. The ages of the victims range from 15 to 47.
The latest fatal shooting happened Sunday night around 10:30 p.m. A 29-year-old man and 22-year-old woman were driving when two unknown males approached on foot and began firing shots and fled.
The man was shot in the upper back and was transported to University of Chicago hospital, where he died. The woman was shot in the right foot and left buttocks and was transported to U of C in good condition
The first shootings of the weekend happened within an hour of each other Friday evening.
A 28-year-old man was near the back of a residence around 5:38 p.m., in the 1600 block of East 69th Street in the South Shore neighborhood, when he was approached by an unknown man who pulled out a handgun and fired shots.
The victim was struck in the back and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition.
Minutes later in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood, a man and woman, both 25, were struck by gunfire, in the 800 block of East 79th Street, on April around 5:56 p.m.
The man was struck in the neck and abdomen, and the woman was struck in the head. Both victims were also taken to the University of Chicago in critical condition.
A second double shooting happened less than a half hour - this time in the 3800 block of South Indiana Avenue on Bronzeville, around 6:19 p.m.
Police say two women, 32 and 39, were struck in the thigh by gunfire. Both victims were taken to local hospitals in good condition.
A man, 22, self-transported himself to the hospital around 9:18 p.m. after being shot in the back, in the 2900 block of South Dearborn Street in Dearborn Homes.
Police say the victim related to officers that he felt pain after exiting his vehicle. The victim was unable to provide further details of the incident. The Victim is listed in serious condition.
In other shootings from 5 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday:
· At 10:28 p.m. Friday, in the 5000 block of West North Avenue, police responded to a person shot and found a 39-year-old man who sustained one gunshot wound to the leg. The victim related to officers that he was shot by a female suspect. The victim was taken to Norwegian Hospital in good condition.
· At 10:51 p.m., in the 3400 block of West Ogden Avenue, police responded to a person shot and found a 24-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds to the torso. The victim related to officers that he was shot at by an unidentified man traveling eastbound in a gray SUV. The victim was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in good condition.
· At 12:32 a.m. Saturday, in the 4900 block of West Hubbard Street, police responded to shots fired and found a 39-year-old man laying on the ground with a gunshot wound to the torso. The victim was transported to Mt. Sinai where he was pronounced dead.
· At 4 a.m., in the 100 block of North La Crosse Avenue, police responded to a person shot and found a 31-year-old man outside with a gunshot wound to the thigh. The victim was taken to Loretto Hospital in good condition.
· At 10:30 a.m. Saturday, in the 1400 block of East 75th Street, a man, 25, was inside a car when an unknown suspect began firing shots in his direction. The victim self-transported to St. Bernard Hospital with a gunshot wound to his left leg in good condition.
· At 12:11 p.m. Saturday, in the 5200 block of West Adams Street, a 32-year-old man was outside when four unknown suspects exited from a grey-in-color sedan and began to firing shots in his direction. The victim was struck multiple times throughout the body and was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
· At 12:21 p.m. Saturday, in the 3800 block of West Polk Street, an 18-year-old man was outside when he was shot in the left leg. He was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in good condition. Circumstances surrounding this incident are currently under investigation by Area Four Detectives.
· At 11:36 a.m. Saturday, in the 7900 block of South Marquette Avenue, a 47-year-old man was walking down the street when an unknown gunman fired shots - striking the victim. The victim suffered six gunshot wounds to both arms and was taken to University of Chicago Hospital in stable condition, police said.
· At 1:15 p.m. Saturday, in the 5300 block of South Kilbourn Avenue, two men, 29 and 32, were shot while sitting in a vehicle. Police say a silver-colored Impala drove down an alley and fired shots. The 32-year-old was shot in the lower back and left leg and taken in good condition to Christ Hospital. The 29-year-old was also shot in the back and left leg and taken to Christ Hospital in good condition.
· At 1:41 p.m. Saturday, in the 3900 block of West Roosevelt Road, a 29-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the left thigh and was taken to Mt Sinai in good condition. The victim was walking down the street when an unknown suspect on foot approached the victim and attempted to take the victim's belongings but produced a firearm and fired shots striking the victim.
· At 4:45 p.m. Saturday, in the 8900 block of South South Chicago Avenue, a 20-year-old man suffered gunshot wounds to the stomach & arm. The victim was transported to U of C Hospital in critical condition. The victim was exiting a gas station when a black-colored Toyota SUV approached, and three suspects exited the vehicle. An argument ensued and two suspects produced handguns and fired shots - striking the victim.
· At 9:02 p.m. Saturday, in the 5600 block of South Elizabeth Street, police responded to a person shot and found a 31-year-old man who was struck in the hand by gunfire. The victim related to officers that he was approached by two unidentified men as he was exiting his vehicle. One of the offenders produced a firearm and demanded the victim to hand over his personal belongings. The victim who is a licensed concealed carry holder drew his weapon and exchanged gunfire with the armed suspect. The offender fled the scene on foot. The victim was transported to U of C where he is listed in good condition.
· At 11:10 p.m. Saturday, in the 100 block of West 92nd Street, police responded to a person shot and found a 16-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to the arm. The victim related to officers that he was shot at by an unidentified man traveling in a black sedan. The victim was transported to Little Company of Mary Medical Center in good condition.
· At 12:59 a.m. Sunday, in the 5000 block of South Wood Street, police responded to a person shot and found a 25-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. The victim was unable to provide details of the incident and was transported to U of C where he is listed in good condition.
· At 3:58 a.m. Sunday, in the 10600 block of South Wentworth Avenue, a 29-year-old woman was grazed by gunfire when a known offender fired shots in her direction after an argument. She suffered a graze wound to her left leg and refused EMS on the scene. Police say the incident appears to be domestic in nature.
· At 9:12 a.m. Sunday, in the 3700 block of South Michigan Avenue, officers responded to a call of shots fired and discovered a boy 15-16 years of age, with a gunshot wound to the chest. The victim was taken to Comer Children's Hospital in serious condition.
· At 11:22 a.m. Sunday, in the 7100 block of South Jeffery, a 37-year-old man was outside when he heard shots and felt pain. The victim sustained a gunshot wound to his left side and was transported to U of C in stable condition, police say.
· At 12:54 p.m. Sunday in the 100 block of West 113th Street, a 40-year-old man was on the street when he was shot multiple times. He was transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center and pronounced dead.
· At 3:07 p.m. Sunday in the 5400 block of South Fairfield, a 31-year-old man was in a vehicle when a dark colored sedan drove along side him, and someone inside staarted shooting. The victim was shot in the right buttocks. He was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital in good condition.
· At 7:59 p.m. in the 1900 block of West 47th Street a 15-year-old boy was outside when he was shot by an unidentified person who fled the shooting scene on foot. The victim was struck in the groin and was transported to Comer Children's Hospital in fair condition.