Introduction to the Incident
Two people were killed and one wounded in a shooting early Saturday in Edgewater, police said. The three victims — a 28-year-old man, a 31-year-old man and a 36-year-old man — were in the 6300 block of North Broadway about 1:20 a.m. when someone fired shots, Chicago police said.
Details of the Shooting
The 28-year-old man suffered multiple gunshot wounds to his body and was taken to St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, where he was pronounced dead. He was identified as Derrell Givens and lived on the same block, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office. The 31-year-old man was taken to Weiss Memorial Hospital and pronounced dead after suffering a gunshot wound to the chest, police said. His name hasn’t been released. The 36-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the back and was listed in fair condition at Evanston Hospital.
Scene of the Crime
Bloodstains, several shell casings, crumpled crime scene tape and a fired bullet were visible on a sidewalk outside a bar on the block Saturday afternoon. A parked car had a bullet hole in its windshield.
Bloodstains on a sidewalk in the 6300 block of North Broadway in Edgewater.
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Investigation
No one is in custody, and detectives are investigating.
A fired bullet on the sidewalk where three men were shot early Saturday. No one is in custody.
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Conclusion
The shooting in Edgewater has left two people dead and one wounded, with the investigation still ongoing. The community is in shock, and the police are working to find the perpetrator.
FAQs
Q: How many people were shot in the incident?
A: Three people were shot, with two fatalities and one person wounded.
Q: Where did the shooting occur?
A: The shooting occurred in the 6300 block of North Broadway in Edgewater.
Q: Is anyone in custody?
A: No, no one is in custody, and detectives are investigating.
Q: What is the condition of the wounded person?
A: The 36-year-old man who was wounded is listed in fair condition at Evanston Hospital.
