Man Shot While Driving Near West Side Elementary School
Incident Occurs near Laura Ward Elementary School
CHICAGO — A man was shot Wednesday afternoon while driving near an elementary school on the West Side.
Shooting Occurs
Officers responded to the 600 block of North Lawndale Avenue, which is near Laura Ward Elementary School, just after 12:15 p.m.
Victim Suffers Multiple Gunshot Wounds
A man, 41, was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds after his vehicle struck a parked vehicle. He was transported in grave condition.
School Placed on Soft Lockdown
The nearby school was placed into a soft lockdown.
Letter to Parents
A school letter sent to parents is below:
“The safety of your children is always our top priority, and we are writing to inform you of an incident affecting our school today. This afternoon, there were reports of shots fired outdoors in the area near our school building. We immediately went on soft lockdown and contacted the Chicago Police Department (CPD) and CPS Office of Safety and Security. CPD then responded to our school and lifted our lockdown once they confirmed it was safe to do so. All students and staff are safe. Out of an abundance of caution, we will receive extra support from CPD during our arrival and dismissal this week.
Please know that we are taking this situation extremely seriously. If your child voices any concerns or fears to you about this incident, please reach out to us and we will be able to provide them additional support. Thank you for your partnership in creating a safe learning environment for our students. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Principal Finley-Jones”
Investigation Ongoing
No one is currently in custody. Anyone with information can leave an anonymous tip at cpdtip.com.
Conclusion
The shooting near Laura Ward Elementary School has sent shockwaves through the community. While the incident is still under investigation, the school and law enforcement are working together to ensure the safety of students and staff.
FAQs
* What happened?
A man was shot while driving near Laura Ward Elementary School on the West Side.
* When did it happen?
The incident occurred just after 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
* What happened to the victim?
The victim, a 41-year-old man, was transported in grave condition with multiple gunshot wounds.
* Is the school safe?
The school was placed on a soft lockdown, but it has since been lifted, and all students and staff are safe.
* Is anyone in custody?
No, no one is currently in custody, but anyone with information can leave an anonymous tip at cpdtip.com.
