6 teens shot, 1 fatally, after multiple shootings in Chicago overnight
Six teens were shot, one fatally, after multiple shootings reported hours apart in Chicago overnight.
So far, there have been no arrests in connection with any of the shootings. Area detectives are investigating.
South Austin shooting
Just before 9:30 p.m., Chicago police said two 16-year-old boys and an 18-year-old boy were outside in the 200 block of South Central Avenue when someone fired shots from inside a dark car and drove off.
Police said the 18-year-old was shot and taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in critical condition. A 16-year-old boy was also shot multiple times and taken to the same hospital in critical condition. The victims are brothers.
The other 16-year-old suffered a graze wound and refused medical attention.
"We're thankful that they did pull through, and that they're fighting, and they have family support, and of course they have the support of BUILD," said Marshawn Feltus, a crisis response coordinator with BUILD Chicago, a nonprofit organization focused on keeping youth safe.
Pullman shooting
Just 45 minutes later on the Far South Side, a 17-year-old boy was shot while police said he was standing outside in the 13200 block of South St. Lawrence Avenue.
The teen was shot in both legs and taken to Comer Children's Hospital in serious condition.
Little Village shooting
Then, just after 11:10 p.m., Chicago police said a 16-year-old boy was outside in the 2600 block of South Hamlin Avenue when a car drove past, and someone inside fired shots.
Police said the teen was shot in the head and chest. He later died at Mount Sinai Hospital. He has been identified as 16-year-old Ricardo Gomez.
"This is the community that also hurts, right? Because neighbors know him, people in the community knew him," said Baltazar Enriquez, president of the Little Village Community Council. "He was going to travel back to Mexico, is what we know. And now we've got to call his mom and tell him that he's not coming home, and if he is, he's going to come in a casket."
A neighbor shared surveillance video showing Ricardo walking between two cars before a vehicle pulled up and someone inside started shooting.
South Deering shooting
Finally, around 12:30 a.m., a 16-year-old girl was shot in the foot while in the 10600 block of South Bensley Avenue.
Police said she was treated at the scene and then taken to the University of Chicago Hospital in good condition.
As of Wednesday afternoon, no one has been arrested in connection to any of the shootings.
