Chicago weekend shootings leave 4 killed, 9 wounded, according to police
The ages of the victims range from 20 to 37.
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The ages of the victims range from 20 to 37.
Preliminary investigation indicated that the victim was shot by a 60-year-old woman who was still on the scene.
Officers encountered a suspect, which resulted in a foot chase and an exchange of gunfire at multiple nearby locations, police said. Officers were fired upon by the suspect and returned fire, striking him, police said.
A body was found inside and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officers found the victim, only described as a 33-year-old man, on the floor of the residence with an apparent stab wound to his stomach.
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Chicago police said the victim was arguing with another unknown man on the train that turned into a fight. During this, the offender pulled out a sharp object and swung it at the victim.
Prosecutors said the three gunmen had a history of disputes with the victims.
Police said two people, between 30 and 40 years of age, forced their way into a residence through the window and took jewelry and a vehicle before leaving the scene.
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He was identified as the suspect who shot another 19-year-old man in the 7000 block of South Damen Avenue.
The incident happened around 4 a.m. in the 0-100 block of North Dearborn Street.
He was charged with five felony counts of robbery while armed with a firearm.