Chicago Weekend Shootings: 5 killed, 7 teens among 24 hurt
CHICAGO (CBS) – At least 5 people were killed, and 24 others were hurt in weekend shootings in Chicago as of Sunday. The ages of the victims range from 14 to 72.
Friday
In the first shooting of the weekend, a 25-year-old man was found Chicago police officers shot in the stomach and lower back in the 6400 block of South University Avenue around 7:39 p.m.
The victim was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition.
Officers conducted an immediate search of the area and the offender was located and placed in custody. Charges are pending.
Later in the evening, around 10:35 p.m., one man was killed, and another was critically hurt in a shooting, in the 10-100 block of East 110th Street.
Police say officers found a 26-year-old man outside with a gunshot wound to the torso. He was taken to U of C and was pronounced dead. A 37-year-old man was shot in the neck and was taken to Christ Hospital in critical condition.
Investigation suggests the victims were shot at by an offender traveling in a silver SUV.
In other shootings from 5 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday:
Saturday
- At 12:31 a.m., in the 2500 block of West 56th Street, police responded to a person shot and found a 39-year-old man shot in the leg inside a parked vehicle. He was taken to U of C in fair condition. Further investigation revealed that an unknown male offender armed with a handgun exited a silver sedan and approached the victim. The offender demanded the victim's cellphone followed by a physical struggle where the offender shot the victim before fleeing the scene.
- At 4:43 a.m., in the 5600 block of North Austin Avenue, a 20-year-old woman was a passenger in a traveling car when an occupant of the vehicle became irate and produced a handgun. The offender fired shots inside of the vehicle striking the victim in the left cheek. She was taken to Lutheran General Hospital in serious condition. No other injuries were reported.
- At 6:30 a.m., in the 6300 block of West Belmont Avenue, a 16-year-old boy was walking when three unknown male offenders occupying a dark-in-color vehicle approached. One of the occupants of the vehicle fired shots in the victim's direction - striking him in the leg. The victim self-transported to Community First in good condition. No one is in custody at this time. Circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation by Area Five detectives.
- At 1:10 p.m., in the 1300 block of South Christiana Avenue, a 30-year-old man was on the sidewalk when he was shot in the left leg by an unknown offender. He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in good condition.
- At 2:24 p.m., in the 800 block of East 90th Place, an unaged boy was standing on the street when a silver sedan occupied by unknown offender(s) drove past and fired gunshots in his direction. The victim suffered a graze wound, and EMS was declined.
- At 3:56 p.m., in the 11400 block of South St. Lawrence Avenue, a 31-year-old man was driving his vehicle when he was involved in an argument with the offender - the driver of a white sedan. The unknown offender displayed a firearm, shot in the victim's direction, and fled southbound. The victim suffered a graze wound and declined EMS.
- At 8:34 p.m., in the 100 block of North Parkside Avenue, a 16-year-old boy was in a fight inside a residence with a known man, 33, who produced a handgun and fired shots at the victim. The victim was struck multiple times in the chest and was pronounced dead on the scene. A witness on the scene related to officers that the offender fled the residence before police arrived with the handgun.
- At 10:37 p.m., in the 3300 block of South Wallace Street, police responded to a person shot and found a 25-year-old man who was shot at while traveling in his vehicle. The victim was shot in the armpit and was taken to Stroger in fair condition. The victim related to officers that the offender was shooting from a dark-colored SUV.
- At 11:36 p.m., in the 2100 block of South Fairfield Avenue, a 21-year-old man was outside when he heard shots fired and felt pain. The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the arm and was taken to Mt. Sinai in good condition. The victim was unable to provide details of the incident.
Sunday
- At 12:55 a.m., in the 1900 block of West Congress Parkway, police responded to a person shot and found a 27-year-old man who was shot in the abdomen. The victim related to officers that he was traveling in his vehicle when he was shot at by an offender traveling in a blue vehicle. The victim, who is a carry concealed licensed holder, produced his handgun and returned fire. The victim was taken to Stroger Hospital in fair condition.
- At 1:03 a.m., in the 5700 block of South Ada Street, CPD officers responded to a residence for a call for service and found two men shot. A 40-year-old man was shot in the torso and was taken to U of C in critical condition. The second victim, a 44-year-old man, suffered a graze wound to the elbow. The victim was treated and released on scene. Further investigation revealed the victims were in an argument with a male offender who produced a firearm and shot the victims before fleeing the scene on foot.
- At 1:08 a.m. at an unknown location, A 14-year-old boy was taken to Mt. Sinai after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds to the body. The victim was uncooperative with details regarding the shooting.
- At 1:11 a.m., in the 9800 block of South Halsted Street, a 46-year-old man was shot at while exiting a vehicle. The victim was shot in the arm and was taken to Christ Hospital in good condition.
- At 1:45 a.m., in the 3500 block of West 25th Street, a 17-year-old boy was outside walking when he was shot at by a male offender who fled the scene in a silver vehicle. The victim was shot in the elbow and was taken to Mt. Sinai where in good condition.
- At 3 a.m., in the 1100 block of West Eddy Street, a 34-year-old man was outside walking when he heard multiple shots fired and felt pain. The victim was shot in the foot and ankle and was transported to Illinois Masonic where he is listed in good condition.
- At 1:28 p.m., in the 3200 block of South King Drive, a male of unknown age was shot in the body. He was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition.
- At 2 p.m., a 16-year-old boy was walking in the alley in the 10500 block of South Michigan Avenue, when someone shot him. He was taken to Roseland Community Hospital in good condition.
- At 2:30 p.m., two 14-year-old boys were found shot in an alley in the 800 block of East 89th Place. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
- At 7:03 p.m., in the 3400 block of West 24th Street, a 15-year-old boy was on the sidewalk when he was shot in the flank. He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in critical condition.
- At 7:16 p.m., in the 700 block of South Cicero, a 23-year-old man was driving when he heard shots, and realized he'd been shot in the arm. He drove himself to Loyola University Medical Center, where he was in good condition.
- At 9:43 p.m., in the 5300 block of West Washington, a 19-year-old man was found shot in the chest inside a home. He was taken to Stroger Hospital in fair condition. Police said the shooting appeared to be self-inflicted.
- At 9:55 p.m., in the 3900 block of West Fullerton, a 72-year-old man was walking outside when he was shot in the chest. He was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. He has been identified as Cesar A. Patino.
- At 11:21 p.m., in the 200 block of West 71st, a man between 25 and 35 years old was shot in the torso. He was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition.
Monday
- At 12:05 a.m.,in the 3600 block of North Sawyer, a 16-year-old girl was riding in the back of a car when someone in a white SUV started shooting, and she was grazed on the arm. She was taken to Swedish Hospital in good condition.
