Shooting in Hegewisch Injures Three, Including 4-Year-Old Girl

Shooting Occurs in Residency

Three people, including a 4-year-old girl, were shot and wounded in Hegewisch on the Far Southeast Side Sunday afternoon, Chicago police said.

A 23-year-old man and 20-year-old woman were in a residence in the 13400 block of South Carondolet Avenue at 5:25 p.m. when someone fired shots outside and they were hit, police said. The man was shot in his right side and was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center in serious condition.

Victims Treated for Injuries

The woman was shot in her right shoulder and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition, and the 4-year-old was shot in her right leg and taken to the university’s Comer Children’s Hospital in good condition.

Community Reacts to Shooting

The neighborhood where the shooting occurred was quiet less than 24 hours after the attack.

Three plainclothes detectives in an unmarked vehicle briefly stopped by the home.

A 70-year-old man who lives near the building was having a family dinner for his wife’s birthday when he heard the shots. The resident, who didn’t want to be named, said he heard about 15 shots and called 911.

“It’s a lot different than fireworks,” he said.

Community Fears for Safety

A 70-year-old man who has lived in the area for 25 years expressed his concerns for safety. “He’s lived in area for 25 years and says the block is mostly quiet outside of some police activity at the home where the shooting happened. ‘We don’t want to move, but we can’t live like this,’ the man said.

No One in Custody

No one is in custody in connection with the shooting.

Conclusion

The shooting in Hegewisch serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle with gun violence in Chicago. The community is left to grapple with the aftermath of this incident and worry about their safety.

FAQs

* What happened in Hegewisch?
Three people, including a 4-year-old girl, were shot and wounded in a residential area in Hegewisch on the Far Southeast Side Sunday afternoon.
* Who was involved?
A 23-year-old man and 20-year-old woman were shot, along with a 4-year-old girl.
* Where were they taken?
The man was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center in serious condition, the woman was taken to the same hospital in good condition, and the 4-year-old was taken to the university’s Comer Children’s Hospital in good condition.
* Is anyone in custody?
No, no one is in custody in connection with the shooting.