Drive-by Shooting on West Side Leaves 2 Teens Among 3 Wounded
Incident Occurred on 700 Block of North Homan Avenue
A drive-by shooting on the West Side of Chicago has left three people, including two teenagers, wounded. The incident occurred around 2:15 a.m. on Thursday on the 700 block of North Homan Avenue in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.
Victims Sustained Multiple Gunshot Wounds
According to police, the three victims were standing on a sidewalk when a red vehicle, which was traveling in an unknown direction, pulled up and someone inside fired multiple gunshots in their direction. The victims sustained the following injuries:
33-year-old Man Sustains Multiple Gunshot Wounds
A 33-year-old man sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his body and was transported to Stroger Hospital in critical condition.
16-year-old Boy Sustains Gunshot Wound to Abdomen
A 16-year-old boy sustained one gunshot wound to his abdomen and was also transported to Stroger Hospital in critical condition.
15-year-old Boy Sustains Gunshot Wound to Right Ankle
A 15-year-old boy sustained one gunshot wound to his right ankle and was transported to St. Mary Hospital in good condition.
Offending Vehicle Fled the Scene
According to police, the offending vehicle, which was described as a red vehicle, fled the scene in an unknown direction. No one is currently in custody, and Area Four Detectives are investigating the incident.
Conclusion
This senseless act of violence has left three people, including two teenagers, fighting for their lives. The community is left to wonder why such violence continues to plague our streets. As investigations continue, we can only hope that justice will be served and those responsible will be brought to justice.
FAQs
* When did the incident occur?
+ The incident occurred around 2:15 a.m. on Thursday.
* Where did the incident occur?
+ The incident occurred on the 700 block of North Homan Avenue in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.
* How many people were injured?
+ Three people, including two teenagers, were injured.
* What is the condition of the victims?
+ The 33-year-old man is in critical condition, the 16-year-old boy is in critical condition, and the 15-year-old boy is in good condition.
