2 dead, 37 wounded in Chicago weekend shootings, police say
CHICAGO (CBS) — At least two people were killed, and 37 were hurt in weekend shootings across Chicago.
The ages of the victims range from 13 to 54.
On Friday, in the first shooting of the weekend, a 54-year-old man was standing near the street in the 10200 block of South Prairie Avenue around 6:05 p.m. when five men approached him. One of the men shot the victim. He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center with gunshot wounds to the arm, leg, and rear. He was initially reported to be in serious condition.
On Saturday, a teenager was shot just blocks away from the Bud Billiken Parade in Chicago. Police say just after 1 p.m., a 16-year-old boy got into an argument with a man in the 4400 block of South King Drive when the man pulled out a gun and opened fire.
A bullet grazed the teen's head. He was taken to The University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was listed in good condition.
A person of interest is in custody, and two firearms were recovered from the scene, police say. Area One detectives are investigating.
Then, at 4:30 p.m., two men were hurt in a shooting inside a restaurant in Englewood. According to the Chicago Police Department, a 34-year-old man was inside the restaurant in the 7300 block of South Halsted Street around 4:30 p.m. when a 33-year-old man walked in and shot him in the face and arm. Then, a third man, 34, pulled out a gun and shot the first shooter in the thigh and the back.
The first victim was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center and was initially reported in serious condition. The two suspected shooters were taken in for questioning.
Two weapons were recovered after the incident, and police are investigating.
In other shootings from 5 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday:
Friday
- At 6:18 p.m. in the 800 block of West 54th Street, two men, 20 and 27, were near the sidewalk when they were the victims of a drive-by shooting. Both victims were struck in the leg and were transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where they were initially reported in serious condition.
Saturday
- At 1:44 a.m. in the 7100 block of South Cornell, a 33-year-old man was on the sidewalk when he and an offender were involved in an argument that turned into a fight. During the altercation, the offender pulled a handgun and shot the victim in the abdomen, leg, and back. CFD arrived on the scene to treat the victim and took him to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition.
- At 3:31 a.m. in the 4500 block of West Maypole Avenue, officers responded to Mt. Sinai Hospital for a call of a person shot. A 25-year-old man said he was in his vehicle when he was shot. The victim did not observe an offender. The victim proceeded to drive himself to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he is listed in serious condition.
- At 6:24 p.m. in the 8100 block of South Princeton Avenue, a 17-year-old was walking when he was shot in the lower back. He was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in serious condition.
- At 12:24 p.m. in the 3800 block of West Chicago Avenue, a 17-year-old boy standing near the sidewalk was approached by an unknown vehicle. Someone inside fired shots at the victim, striking him in the leg. He was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in good condition.
- At 8:08 p.m. in the 700 block of East 95th Street, several victims were involved in an argument at a gas station with unknown people when someone started shooting. Two men and a teen were hit. The unknown shooters fled the scene. A 16-year-old boy was shot twice in the right arm and was taken in critical condition to the University of Chicago Medical Center. A 24-year-old man was shot in the shoulder, and a 20-year-old man was struck in the abdomen. Both were taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition.
- At 9:10 p.m. in the 9100 block of South Buffalo Avenue, a 23-year-old man was standing on the sidewalk when a black sedan pulled up, and someone inside shot the victim in the neck and face. The black sedan fled the scene. The victim was taken to Trinity Hospital in critical condition.
- At 9:58 p.m. in the 7700 block of South Laflin Street, a 26-year-old man was on the sidewalk when an unknown silver SUV approached the victim, and someone inside fired shots, striking the victim in the head. The Chicago Fire Department arrived on the scene to treat the victim; he was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center and was listed in critical condition.
- At 10:26 p.m. in the 1600 block of South Morgan Street, an 18-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy were walking on the sidewalk when they heard gunshots. The 18-year-old was struck twice in his left arm. He was treated by the CFD, and taken to Stroger Hospital in fair condition. The 15-year-old boy was shot twice in the pelvis and once in the rear. He was treated by the CFD and taken to Stroger Hospital in fair condition.
- At 10:55 p.m. in the 1600 block of West 47th Street, a 34-year-old man was driving westbound when an unknown man approached his vehicle. An argument ensued, at which time the offender pulled out a gun and shot him in the back. The victim drove away and called the CFD, who arrived and took the victim to Mt. Sinai Hospital in good condition.
- At 11:25 p.m. in the 3800 block of South Vincennes, a 16-year-old boy was driving when he heard gunshots and felt pain. The victim continued to drive and pulled over; he exited his vehicle and ran to a residence where someone called the CFD for him. The CFD arrived and treated the victim, who was shot three times in his right arm. He was taken to U of C in good condition.
Sunday
- At 3:14 a.m. in the 4900 block of West North Avenue, two men, 33 and 27, were standing on the sidewalk when an unknown person approached from a sedan. The offender pulled out a handgun and told the victims not to move. Both victims attempted to flee, and the offender fired shots, striking both victims. The offenders fled in the sedan. The 33-year-old was shot twice in his foot and a graze wound to the rear. He was treated by the CFD and taken to Mt. Sinai in good condition. The 27-year-old was shot multiple times on the side of his body. He was treated on scene by the CFD and taken to Mt. Sinai in critical condition.
- At 4:08 a.m. in the 2400 block of South Francisco Avenue, a 36-year-old man was standing outside when two unknown men approached and presented handguns. The offenders began shooting in the direction of the victim, who then ran away. The victim was hit in the right bicep and was taken to Mt. Sinai in good condition.
- At 5:37 a.m. in the 2700 block of South Ridgeway, a 26-year-old man and another adult man were standing outside when a white sedan pulled up and began firing shots. The two men fled, and the 21-year-old man felt pain in his right arm. He was transported to Mt. Sinai in good condition with two gunshot wounds to his right shoulder. The offending vehicle fled in an unknown direction.
- At 5:04 a.m. in the 6000 block of West Fullerton Avenue, a 38-year-old man heard loud noises and felt pain. He self-transported to Community First Hospital in good condition with a gunshot wound to the left foot.
- At 5:04 a.m. in the 3700 block of West Armitage Avenue, a man was outside when he heard gunshots and felt pain. He self-transported to Loretto and was transferred to Stroger in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. No other injuries were reported.
- At 11:26 a.m. in the 8000 block of South Emerald Avenue, a 31-year-old man was found at the above location with multiple gunshots about his body. He was transported to the University of Chicago Hospital in critical condition. The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation by Area Two detectives.
- At 10:05 a.m. in the 7300 block of South East End Avenue, a 38-year-old man was standing outside when an unknown male approached and began shooting at him. He was taken to the University of Chicago Hospital in critical condition with multiple gunshot wounds to his lower right flank. The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation by Area One detectives.
- At 2:11 p.m. in the 300 block of North Parkside Avenue, a 40-year-old man was on the front porch of a home when an unknown vehicle pulled up and someone inside started shooting, striking him in the left leg. The victim was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in good condition.
- At 3:12 p.m. in the 700 block of East 92nd Place, officers responded to two people with guns in the 700 block of East 95th Street. Both ran away, and officers chased them on foot. A 21-year-old man was taken into custody nearby, but the second male, whose age is unknown, ran westbound through an alley and sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the groin. He was then placed into custody and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in serious condition. Two firearms were recovered from the scene.
- At 8:14 p.m. in the 6200 block of South Evans, a 34-year-old man was on the sidewalk when he was shot multiple times by an unknown person. The victim was taken to U of C in fair condition.
- At 8:16 p.m. in the 6000 block of North Kenmore, a 13-year-old boy was found at a home with a gunshot wound to the head. He was transported to St. Francis in critical condition. On Monday morning, police confirmed the teen was pronounced dead.
- At 8:43 p.m. in the 2900 block of East 83rd Street, a 16-year-old boy was on the street when he was approached by three unidentified people, one with a handgun. They got into and argument and one of the three unknown people shot the boy, striking his right arm and grazing his abdomen. Those three fled on foot. The victim was transported to Comer Children's Hospital in good condition.
- At 9:08 p.m. in the 4200 block of West Cortland Street, a 20-year-old man was standing on the sidewalk, when four people approached in a black sedan, and someone inside started shooting. The victim suffered a graze wound to the right leg, and went to Ascension Saint Mary Hospital in good condition.
Monday
- At 2:54 a.m. in the 100 block of East 36th Street, a 43-year-old man was walking on the sidewalk, when someone in a dark-colored sedan pulled up and shot him. The victim was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition with gunshot wounds to the left hip and left foot.
- At 3:15 a.m. in the 4600 block of South Evans, officers responded to a call of a person shot at a home, and found a 47-year-old man who had been shot in the head. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
- At 3:36 a.m. in the 700 block of South Clinton Street, four men got into a fight inside the Deja Vu Showgirls, at 750 South Clinton Street, when someone started shooting. Three men were taken to Stroger and Northwestern hospitals in fair condition and a fourth man was taken to Northwestern Hospital in critical condition. The victims range in age from 26 to 35 years old.
- At 3:38 a.m., a 32-year-old man walked into Stroger Hospital in good condition with a graze wound to the right calf. The victim told police he was shot in the first block of East Elm Street, but did not provide any further information.
Unless otherwise noted, no arrests have been made in any of the listed incidents.
This is a developing story.
