1 killed, 15 wounded in Chicago weekend shootings, police say
At least one person was killed and 15 others were hurt in weekend shootings across the city as of Saturday, according to Chicago police.
The ages of the victims range from 17 to 57.
Shootings from Friday
In the first shooting of the weekend, a 31-year-old man was inside a car around 5:41 p.m. in the 6700 block of South Oakley Avenue when he was hit in his chest and arm by gunfire.
He self-transported to Holy Cross Hospital in critical condition.
Later in the evening, just before 10:30 p.m., a 57-year-old man was outside in the 6800 block of South Kenwood Avenue when he was approached by two men who got out of a vehicle.
The victim told police that the gunmen shot at him after attempting to rob him.
He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in fair condition with a gunshot wound to his leg.
In other shootings from 5 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday:
Shootings from Saturday
- At 12:03 a.m. in the 7200 block of South Green Street, a 17-year-old boy and a 20-year-old man were both inside a residence when they were shot. The boy was taken to Christ Hospital with a gunshot wound to his neck. The man was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center with a gunshot wound to his back. Both victims were listed in serious condition. Further investigation indicated that someone shot from a black vehicle traveling through the alleyway.
- At 1:55 a.m. in the 800 block of North Keystone Avenue, a 29-year-old man was outside walking when he sustained a gunshot wound to the leg. The victim was unable to provide details of the incident and was taken to West Suburban Hospital in fair condition.
- At 3 a.m. in the 4000 block of West Grenshaw Street, a 33-year-old man inside a residential building was approached by an unknown person who pulled out a firearm and fired shots at the victim. The victim was hit in the leg and was taken to Mt Sinai Hospital in critical condition. CPD officers and SWAT responded to the scene, but the gunman had already left the scene in an unknown direction.
- At 10:08 a.m. in the 600 block of East 71st Street, an argument between a 37-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man turned into a fight when the man hit the woman in the face with a closed fist. A 79-year-old man got out from a vehicle parked nearby, produced a firearm, and fired shots at the 38-year-old. The 38-year-old offender was placed into custody and transported to the University of Chicago Hospital, initially listed in fair condition. The 79-year-old male offender was also placed into custody.
- At 5:47 p.m. in the 7700 block of South May Street, an 18-year-old man was in front of a home when he was struck by gunfire. The victim was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition with a gunshot wound to the abdomen.
- At 7:55 p.m. in the 7900 block of South Maryland Avenue, a 41-year-old man was standing outside when he got into an argument with two men, and one of them pulled out a gun and shot him in the arm and abdomen. The victim was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in fair condition. The gunman fled the scene.
- At 8 p.m. in the 1300 block of West 76th Street, a 29-year-old man was inside a vehicle when he was shot in the chest and abdomen. The victim was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
Shootings from Sunday
- At 1:40 a.m. in the 1800 block of South Blue Island Avenue, a 20-year-old man was traveling in a vehicle as a passenger when he was shot at by an unidentified offender who was traveling in a white sedan. The victim was hit in the back and was taken to Stroger Hospital in serious condition.
- At 5 a.m. in the 6900 block of South Crandon Avenue, a 38-year-old man was outside when unknown gunmen opened fire. The victim also returned fire. The victim was shot in his rear and was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition. The offenders fled in an unknown direction in a dark-colored vehicle. The victim has a valid FOID and CCL license. No other injuries were reported.
- At 4:20 a.m. in the 3700 block of West Armitage Avenue, a 22-year-old man was involved in a fight with an unknown group. The victim heard shots and felt pain. He suffered multiple gunshot wounds about the body. He was taken to Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital and later transferred to John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County in fair condition. No other injuries were reported.
- At 7:35 a.m. in the 2200 block of West Monroe Street, an argument between a 40-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man turned into a fight when the man exited the residence, pulled out a firearm, and fired shots into the residence. The victim woman was shot in the leg and was taken to John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County in good condition. The offender fled in a vehicle in an unknown direction.
- At 2:35 p.m. in the 5400 block of West Madison Street, a 45-year-old man was arguing with another man that turned into a fight. The second man pulled out a firearm and fired a gunshot in the direction of the victim, hitting him in the rear. He was taken to Loyola Hospital in good condition. The offender fled in an unknown direction in an unknown vehicle.
Shootings from Monday
- At 1:13 a.m. in the 4800 block of West Polk Street, a 26-year-old woman was found outside with two gunshot wounds to her back. The victim was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in critical condition. The victim was unable to communicate about what happened because of her condition.
