Four People Shot, One Fatally, in Separate Incidents Across Chicago
Fatal Shootings
A 19-year-old man was standing inside a retail store in the 5000 block of West Madison Street around 8 p.m. on Saturday when he was involved in a verbal altercation with an unknown offender. The offender produced a gun and fired shots at the victim, hitting him in the right leg. The victim was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in critical condition. Area detectives are investigating. Police did not say if anyone was in custody.
A 25-year-old man was shot to death during a verbal altercation with an unknown male offender on the sidewalk in the 500 block of North Franklin Street a little after 3 a.m. on Sunday. The offender then pulled out a gun and fired several shots, hitting the victim multiple times in the chest. The shooter fled the scene. The victim was treated by paramedics and taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in critical condition, where he later died. No one was arrested in connection with the shooting.
Non-Fatal Shootings
A 33-year-old man was walking on the sidewalk in the 2600 block of South Kildare Avenue around 3:20 a.m. on Sunday when a dark-colored car pulled alongside him, and someone inside fired shots. The victim was hit in the foot. The suspect car fled the scene. The victim was treated by paramedics and taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in good condition. No one is in custody.
A 21-year-old man was walking on the sidewalk in the 2900 block of East 81st Street a little after 4 a.m. when he was approached by a red car. The victim heard gunshots and felt pain. He had been shot in the right thigh and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition. The offender fled in an unknown direction. No one is in custody.
Conclusion
Four people were shot, including one fatally, in separate incidents across Chicago between Saturday night and early Sunday morning. The victims ranged in age from 19 to 33. The incidents highlight the ongoing issue of gun violence in the city, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to help solve these cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many people were shot in the incidents?
- Four
- How many were fatally shot?
- One
- What is the age range of the victims?
- 19-33
- Are there any arrests in connection with the shootings?
- No, at this time
- What are the locations of the incidents?
- Austin, River North, Little Village, and South Chicago
