4 dead, 20 hurt in Chicago shootings during 4th of July weekend, according to CPD

At least four people were killed and 20 others, including two police officers, were hurt in shootings during the Fourth of July weekend in Chicago, according to police.

The ages of the victims range from 17 to 54.

Shootings from Thursday

During the first shooting of the extended holiday weekend, Officers responded to a call of a person shot just before 10 p.m. in the 7200 block of South Green Street. They said the victim, a 31-year-old man, was outside when an unknown man approached on foot, pulled out a gun, and fired a shot before fleeing on foot.

The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the left leg. He was treated on scene by Chicago Fire Department personnel and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition.

Minutes later, around 10:10 p.m., officers responded to a call of a person shot in the 6500 block of South Claremont Avenue. The victim, a 51-year-old man, was inside his residence when he became involved in an argument with another man, who pulled out a gun and fired shots, hitting the victim before fleeing the scene.

The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the right arm. He was treated on scene by CFD personnel and taken to U of C Hospital in serious condition.

In other shootings from the extended weekend from 5 p.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Monday:

Shootings from Friday

• An 18-year-old man was walking in the 6000 block of South Indiana Avenue around 8:37 p.m. when an unknown person, who police said was part of a group, pulled out a gun and shot in the victim's direction. The victim fled from the group and was later found by responding officers. The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the rear and was taken to the University of Chicago Hospital in fair condition. No other injuries were reported.

• Just before 5 p.m. in the 2000 block of East 79th Street, preliminary reports from Chicago police say that two uniformed officers were conducting a traffic stop when the suspect fled from officers, and a foot pursuit ensued. As they attempted to take the offender into custody in the 7900 block of South Chappel Avenue, a struggle ensued. During the struggle, the suspect took out a firearm and fired, hitting an officer in the abdomen. The officer's vest stopped the bullet. The officer returned fire, hitting the suspect. During this struggle, the second officer was shot in the arm. Both officers were taken to an area hospital in good condition. The suspect was taken to Northwestern Hospital with multiple gunshot wounds in critical condition. Responding officers rendered aid to the injured officers and the suspect. A firearm was recovered on scene. The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating.

Shootings from Saturday

• At 3:30 a.m. in the 5000 block of West Sunnyside Avenue, the victim, a 47-year-old woman, was arguing with a known man. Preliminary investigation indicated that the man was armed with a firearm but was disarmed by the woman, who then shot herself in the head. She was taken to Lutheran General Hospital in critical condition and later died.
• At 6 a.m. in the 7900 block of South Ashland Avenue, the victim, a 54-year-old man, was standing outside and was involved in an argument with the suspect. Police said the suspect walked to a nearby blue SUV, retrieved a gun, and shot the victim. The victim suffered one gunshot wound to the hip and two gunshot wounds to the right thigh. The offender fled inside the SUV. The victim was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in fair condition.
• At 6:59 p.m., a 25-year-old woman was in a vehicle in the 5800 block of South May Street when she was struck in the leg by unknown gunfire. She was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition.
• At 10:02 p.m., a 29-year-old man was sitting in his car in the 400 block of East 90th Street when he heard gunshots and felt pain. He was shot in the right thigh and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in fair condition.

Shootings from Sunday

• At 12:15 a.m., a 19-year-old man was walking outside in the 1600 block of West 108th Place when someone came up to him and shot him. The victim suffered gunshot wounds throughout the body and was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. The shooter fled north on nearby Ashland Avenue.
• At 1:48 a.m., a 33-year-old man was found on the sidewalk in the 4300 block of West Van Buren Street with gunshot wounds throughout his body. He was taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County in critical condition and was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
• At 1:25 a.m., a 17-year-old girl was outside in the 3800 block of West Maypole Avenue when she was shot once in the chest. She was taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County in critical condition.
• At 1:34 a.m., also in the 3800 block of West Maypole Avenue, six people were shot during a large gathering. Police said several people were standing outside when they were struck by gunfire. An 18-year-old woman was shot once each in the buttocks and arm, and a 19-year-old man was shot once in the foot. Both were taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County in good condition. A 17-year-old boy was shot once in the leg, a 20-year-old man suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the body, another 17-year-old boy was shot twice in the neck, and an 18-year-old man was shot once in the leg. All were taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in good condition.
• At an unknown time, a 30-year-old man was outside when he was struck by gunfire in the 1600 block of West Chicago Avenue. He was shot once in the leg and self-transported to Elmhurst Memorial Hospital in good condition.
• At 2:14 p.m. in the 600 block of North Latrobe Avenue, a 31-year-old man was found inside a residence with a gunshot wound to his chest. The victim was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in critical condition and later died.

Shootings from Monday

• At 12:40 a.m., a man of an unknown age was found on the sidewalk in the 7300 block of South Racine Avenue with gunshot wounds to his body. He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
• At 2:46 a.m., a 27-year-old man said he was outside in the 4200 block of South Wentworth Avenue when he heard shot sand felt pain. He suffered a gunshot wound to the right hand and was dropped off at St. Bernard Hospital in good condition.
• At 3:05 a.m., a 30-year-old man was walking outside in the 8000 block of South Peoria Street when he was shot in the leg. He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in fair condition.

Unless otherwise noted, no arrests were made in the above incidents.