Introduction to the Incident
A man was fatally shot in Harvey early Sunday morning in what local officials called a “retaliatory act” after a mass shooting that left one dead and seven others wounded Saturday night.
Details of the Mass Shooting
Among the injured was a 4-year-old, according to Cook County Commissioner Kisha McCaskill. On Saturday, a house party was underway in the 14400 block of Des Plaines Street just after 8 p.m. when two people arrived and started shooting. One man at the party, who has a valid concealed carry license, returned fire, killing one of the shooters, according to Harvey officials. The other shooter was also shot and taken to a hospital, where he later stabilized and was arrested. Seven people were wounded, including a 4-year-old boy.
Reaction from Local Officials
“I am heartbroken and outraged by the senseless acts of violence that took place in our community this weekend,” McCaskill said in a statement. “To the residents of Harvey: we must come together. Violence cannot and will not define who we are.” She said a community town hall and vigil were being put together, with details to be announced.
The Retaliatory Attack
At 4:50 a.m. Sunday, Harvey police responded to a call of shots fired in the 200 block of Calumet Boulevard and found a man in a minivan who had been shot multiple times, Harvey police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation is ongoing in both cases, but law enforcement officials say initial evidence has led them to believe the shootings were connected.
Community Response and Call to Action
“We cannot undo what happened this weekend,” McCaskill said. “But together, we can choose a different path forward.” The community is coming together to heal and find a way to prevent such incidents in the future.
Conclusion
The incidents in Harvey over the weekend have left the community shaken but determined to come together and find a way forward. The mass shooting and retaliatory attack resulted in two deaths and seven injuries, including a young child. As the investigation continues, the community is looking for ways to heal and prevent future acts of violence.
FAQs
Q: What happened in Harvey over the weekend?
A: There was a mass shooting on Saturday night that left one dead and seven wounded, followed by a retaliatory attack early Sunday morning that left one dead.
Q: Who was injured in the mass shooting?
A: Among the injured was a 4-year-old boy, and seven people in total were wounded.
Q: Are the shootings connected?
A: Law enforcement officials believe the shootings are connected, based on initial evidence.
Q: How is the community responding?
A: The community is coming together to heal and find a way to prevent such incidents in the future, with plans for a town hall and vigil.
Q: What is being done to investigate the incidents?
A: An investigation is ongoing in both cases, with law enforcement officials working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shootings.
