Chicago Weekend Shootings: 5 dead, 29 wounded across the city
CHICAGO (CBS) – At least five people are dead and 29 others are wounded in weekend shootings in Chicago as of Saturday. The ages of the victims range from 15 to 53.
In the first shooting of the weekend, a 34-year-old man was struck in the back by gunfire in the Roseland neighborhood Friday,
The shooting happened in the 9400 block of South Harvard Avenue around 7:34 p.m.
The victim was transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center initially reported in good condition.
Later that evening, a man was shot and killed while in an alley in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood.
Police said around 10:24 p.m., the man, 44, was in an alley, in the 3000 block of West 63rd Street, when shots were fired by an unknown suspect.
The victim was transported by the Chicago Fire Department to Advocate Christ with multiple gunshot wounds to the body and was pronounced dead.
A 22-year-old man was shot just after midnight Saturday in the Lawndale neighborhood.
The man was walking on the sidewalk, in the 1300 block of South Harding Avenue around 12:07 a.m., when an occupant in a gray SUV fired shots, according to police.
The victim was shot in the right leg and transported by the CFD in good condition to Mt. Sinai Hospital.
In another incident, an off-duty suburban police officer was shot in a drive-by shooting on Chicago's South Side. The shooter's car crashed, and the officer got out of her car and identified herself as a police officer. There was a shootout and the officer was struck in the neck. She ran to a nearby police station for help. The shooter ran from the scene, but another person in that vehicle was taken into custody.
In other shootings from 5 p.m. Friday to 5 p.m. Monday:
- At 1:07 a.m. Saturday, in the 7900 block of South Lafayette Avenue, a 36-year-old man was walking on the sidewalk when an occupant in a dark-colored sedan fired shots. The victim was transported by the CFD in serious condition to U of C with a gunshot wound to the left leg.
- At 2:37 a.m. Saturday, in the 3700 block of West Sunnyside Avenue, a 23-year-old man was walking on the sidewalk when an occupant in a dark-colored SUV fired shots. The victim was transported by the CFD in fair condition to St. Francis Hospital with a gunshot wound to the right and left arm.
- At 4:30 a.m. Saturday, in the 5600 block of W. Division, a 24-year-old man was outside when he heard shots, then felt pain. He self-transported to Loretto Hospital with one gunshot wound to his left knee in good condition.
- At 3:26 a.m. Saturday, In the 300 block of East 69th Street, while outside the above location, an unidentified suspect shot in the direction of the 53-year-old man after a physical altercation. He was transported to U of C with one gunshot wound to his arm in stable condition.
- At 5:15 a.m. Saturday, In the 2400 block of East 75th Street, a 41-year-old man was outside when two unidentified suspects approached him and one of the two offenders fired a shot in his direction. The victim was self-transported to South Shore Hospital with one gunshot wound to his left hand in good condition.
- At 12:22 p.m. Saturday, in the 8000 block of South Jeffery, a man, 36, suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the body. The victim was in his vehicle when an offending vehicle approached and began firing shots at the victim. The victim was transported to the University of Chicago where he was pronounced dead. A second victim, a 24-year-old man, sustained a graze wound to the back and was listed in good condition at Advocate Christ Medical Center.
- At 8:59 p.m. Saturday in the 7000 block of South Western Avenue, two 40-year-old men were in an argument with another man who started shooting at them. The unidentified man fled the scene. One of the victim s was struck in the abdomen and the other in the leg. Both were transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center and were listed in fair condtiion Saturday night.
- At 9:20 p.m. Saturday in the 10-100 block of North Kildare, a 26-year-old man was standing outside when he heard multiple gunshots and was struck. He tried to flee the scene but fell to the ground. Police found him on the ground with two gunshot wounds to his upper body. The victim was transported to Stroger Hospital where he was listed in fair condition.
- At 11:47 p.m. Saturday, in an unknown location, a 19-year-old man was transported to West Suburban Hospital by an unknown woman after he was shot in the groin. The victim is listed in fair condition and did not provide details of the incident.
- At 12:06 a.m. Sunday, in the 5100 block of South Archer Avenue, a witness related to officers prior to her exiting the commercial business, there was an argument between multiple men which was followed by shots fired shortly after. A 51-year-old man was shot in the arm and was transported to Mt. Sinai where he is listed in fair condition. A 34-year-old man was also shot in the arm and was transported to Holy Cross where he is listed in fair condition. A 52-year-old man was struck in the arm and hip and was transported to Holy Cross where he is also listed in fair condition.
- At 1:38 a.m. Sunday, in the 3000 block of West 23rd Street, police responded to shots fired and found a 15-year-old boy on the ground unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the head. The victim was pronounced dead on the scene. Witnesses related to officers that an unidentified suspect was shooting from a black SUV which fled the scene.
- At 12:30 a.m. Sunday, in the 2200 block of West Walnut, a 37-year-old woman was traveling in her vehicle when she heard several shots fired and felt pain. The victim sustained a graze wound to the shoulder and was treated and released on the scene.
- At 2:10 a.m. Sunday, in the 300 block of West Chicago Avenue, A group of individuals was in a fight when two unidentified male offenders produced firearms and began shooting. A total of four people were shot including a 30-year-old male who was shot in the chest. Officers arrived on the scene and immediately rendered aid to the victim including applying a tourniquet and performing CPR. The victim was transported to Northwestern Hospital where he was pronounced dead. A 24-year-old man was struck on the leg and was transported to Northwestern Hospital where he is listed in good condition. A third man, 30, was shot in the shoulder and was also transported to Northwestern in good condition. A 24-year-old woman was struck on the leg and is listed in good condition at Northwestern Hospital. Two weapons were recovered, and an offender was placed in custody by responding officers. Area Three Detectives are investigating.
- At 11:19 a.m. Sunday, in the 200 block of North Karlov Avenue, a boy,16, was shot multiple times in the body. The circumstances are unknown at this time. The victim was transported to Mt.Sinai Hospital in serious condition.
- At 2:01 p.m. Sunday, in the 7600 block of South Wolcott Avenue, three people were shot, including two teens, in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood Sunday afternoon, according to police. The victims, 15, 17, and of unknown age, were standing outside of a residence when a vehicle drove by and a suspect inside fired shots. The 15-year-old boy was shot in both legs and taken to Comer Children's Hospital in good condition. The 17-year-old boy was shot in the middle of the back and taken to the University of Chicago Hospital in critical condition. The victim of unknown age was struck in the head and also taken to U of C in critical condition.
- At 4:15 p.m. in the 4500 block of South Calumet Avenue, a 27-year-old man was shot in the back. He was transported to the University of Chicago Medical CetnCenterter in critical condtion. The victim was being uncooperative with police investigation.
- At 7:06 p.m. in the 3400 block of North Leramie, a victim of unkown age was shot and then transported to Community First Hospital in good condition.
This is a developing story.