3 Killed, 41 Wounded In Weekend Shootings Across Chicago

CHICAGO (CBS) -- At least 44 people were shot in Chicago over the weekend, and at least three of those people died.

A man was killed and four others wounded in a mass shooting along a bustling stretch of Wicker Park early Sunday, police said.

Shots were fired in the 1500 block of North Milwaukee Avenue — near dozens of shops and restaurants — at about 3:40 a.m. Sunday by an unknown offender in a dark-colored vehicle, authorities said.

Video obtained from a nearby business shows the chaos after the shooting as paramedics loaded a victim into an ambulance. There were dozens of evidence markers on the street.

A 32-year-old man was shot in the chest and pronounced dead at Stroger Hospital of Cook County.

A 30-year-old man was shot in his left leg, a 22-year-old woman was shot in her right leg and a 25-year-old woman was shot in the back — all three victims were taken to Stroger and listed in stable condition.

A 25-year-old woman was wounded in her left leg and was taken to Swedish Hospital in stable condition, police said.

Around 11:10 p.m. Sunday, a man was found unresponsive in an alley in Fernwood, in the 300 block of West 102nd Street, with gunshot wounds to the arms and stomach.

He was pronounced dead at the University of Chicago Medical Center.

The victim was shot in the torso, and was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in critical condition. He was later pronounced dead.

The weekend's gun violence also included three people who were wounded in a drive-by shooting after a funeral in West Englewood.

Police said, around 5:40 p.m. Friday, three people were attending a funeral repast in the 6000 block of South Ashland Avenue, when someone in a Jeep pulled up and fired shots.

A 55-year-old man was shot in the right shoulder, A 70-year-old man was shot in the left hand, and a third male victim was shot in the left arm. Two of the victims went to University of Chicago Medical Center, and the third went to St. Bernard, all in good condition.

Three people, including two teenagers, also were wounded in a drive-by shooting Saturday night in Lawndale.

Police said the victims were in the 3500 block of West 12th Place shortly before 8 p.m., when someone pulled up in a vehicle and started shooting.

A 20-year-old man was shot in the left hand, and was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in good condition. A 16-year-old boy was shot in the left leg, and also was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in good condition. A 16-year-old girl was shot in the buttocks, and was taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition.

Meantime, a woman was shot on the Dan Ryan Expressway early Saturday, authorities said.

Illinois State Police said it investigated a shooting in the southbound lanes of the Dan Ryan near 83rd shortly before midnight Friday night.

A 23-year-old woman was wounded and taken to an area hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

A person also was wounded in a shooting on the Eisenhower Expressway early Sunday.

A person is in stable condition after being shot on the Eisenhower Expressway early Sunday, authorities said.

The shooting happened at about 2:20 a.m. Sunday in the westbound lanes near Austin Boulevard, according to Illinois State Police.

The person was self-transported to a local area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

In other shootings between 5 p.m. Friday and 5 a.m. Monday, police said:

• At 6:42 p.m. Friday, a 21-year-old man was standing on the street in the 4900 block of West 44th Place in Garfield Ridge, when someone shot him in the leg. The victim was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center, where his condition was stabilized.
• At 7:21 p.m. Friday, a 22-year-old woman was inside a home in the 1400 block of East 69th Street in Grand Crossing, when she was shot in the leg. Police believe the gun was fired from another room in the home. The victim was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center, where her condition was stabilized.
• At 8:20 p.m. Friday, a 20-year-old man was sitting in a home in the 6800 block of South Wood Street in Englewood, when someone in a white van pulled up outside, got out of the vehicle, and fired shots at the house. The victim was shot in the upper right leg, and was taken to the hospital in good condition.
• At 10:07 p.m. Friday, a 36-year-old man was walking in an alley in the 0-100 block of East 87th Street in West Chatham, when a masked gunman in a black SUV shot him in the arm and leg. The victim was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center in fair condition.
• At 10:30 p.m. Friday, a 19-year-old man was standing outside in the 5600 block of South Throop Street in Englewood, when two gunmen got out of a black Chevy Camaro and opened fire. The victim was shot in the back and abdomen, and was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center in serious condition.
• At 11:25 p.m. Friday, a 41-year-old man was walking in the 8500 block of South Escanaba Avenue in the South Chicago neighborhood, when someone in a gray sedan shot him in the leg. A friend took the victim to Advocate Trinity Hospital, where he was listed in good condition.
• At 2:25 a.m. Saturday, a 37-year-old man was found shot in the leg inside a home in the 0-100 block of North Leclaire Avenue in the South Austin neighborhood. The victim was taken to Stroger Hospital in fair condition.
• At 2:26 a.m. Saturday, a 28-year-old man was shot in the leg and lower backside during an argument in an apartment building in the 1100 block of North Central Park Avenue in Humboldt Park. The victim went to Stroger Hospital, where he was listed in fair condition.
• At 3:31 a.m. Saturday, a 37-year-old man was walking in the 7100 block of South Langley Avenue in Park Manor, when he heard shots and felt pain. The victim was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center with a gunshot wound to the foot, and was listed in good condition.
• At 5:57 a.m. Saturday, a 20-year-old woman was riding in a car in the 1300 block of South Michigan Avenue in the South Loop, when someone shot her in the left elbow. She was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center, where her condition was stabilized.
• At 5:53 p.m. Saturday, two teenagers were on the street in the 2500 block of West 70th Street in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood, when someone in an SUV pulled up and started shooting. An 18-year-old man was shot in the chest, and was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in critical condition. A 17-year-old boy was shot in the left arm, and was taken to Holy Cross Hospital in good condition.
• At 7:19 p.m. Saturday, a 26-year-old man was in a vehicle in the 4600 block of South Michigan Avenue in Bronzeville, when someone shot him in the lower back. He was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center, where his condition was stabilized.
• At 8 p.m. Saturday, a 33-year-old man was walking in the 7800 block of South Lafayette Avenue in West Chatham, when someone in a passing car shot him in the leg. The victim was taken to Jackson Park Hospital in fair condition.
• At 8:59 p.m. Saturday, two men were in the 1500 block of South Christiana Avenue in Lawndale, when someone in a gold pickup truck started shooting. A 23-year-old man was shot twice in the leg, and went to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was listed in good condition. A 51-year-old man was shot in the leg, and also went to Mount Sinai Hospital in good condition.
• At 11:35 p.m. Saturday, a 30-year-old man was standing in the 11500 block of South Racine Avenue in West Pullman, when someone shot him in the leg. He went to Roseland Community Hospital in good condition.
• At 12:04 a.m. Sunday, two men were in the 6000 block of South Racine Avenue in Englewood, when someone in a passing SUV shot them both. A 31-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the leg and graze wound to the chest, and a 39-year-old man suffered a graze wound to the lower backside. Both were taken to University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition.
• At 12:41 a.m. Sunday, a 33-year-old man was standing on the sidewalk in the 700 block of North Leamington Avenue in the South Austin neighborhood, when someone in a passing car shot him in the arm and torso. He was taken to Stroger Hospital in critical condition.
• At 1:51 a.m. Sunday, a 16-year-old boy was standing in the 3800 block of West Gladys Avenue in East Garfield Park, when he heard shots. He suffered a graze wound to the abdomen, and was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in good condition.
• At 3 a.m. Sunday, a 17-year-old boy showed up at University of Chicago Medical Center with gunshot wounds to the leg and pelvis. He refused to cooperate or tell police where the shooting happened. He was listed in good condition.
• At 3:39 a.m. Sunday, a 26-year-old man was driving in the 3000 block of North Sheridan Road in Lakeview, when someone in a passing car started shooting. The victim suffered a graze wound to the back, and refused medical treatment from paramedics.
• At 4:17 a.m. Sunday, a woman in her 40s or 50s was in the 6400 block of South King Drive, when someone started shooting. She suffered a graze wound to the calf, and refused medical attention at the scene.
• At 5:20 a.m. Sunday, a 20-year-old man was shot in the leg, arm, and buttocks in the 9000 block of South Luella Avenue in Calumet Heights. He was taken to Advocate Trinity Hospital in serious condition.
• At 1:35 p.m. Sunday, a male of unknown age was shot in the wrist and knee while in the 11400 block of South King Drive in Roseland. He was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center in serious condition.
• At 4:29 p.m. Sunday, a 35-year-old man was near the sidewalk in the 3900 block of West Washington Boulevard in East Garfield Park, when he was shot in the leg. The victim was taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition.
• At 6:18 p.m. Sunday, a 32-year-old man was near the sidewalk in the 2200 block of South Ridgeway Avenue in Little Village, when someone shot him in the leg. He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in good condition.
• At 7:57 p.m. Sunday, a 58-year-old woman was inside a home in the 200 block of West 108th Street in Roseland, when she was struck by a bullet. She was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center with a gunshot wound to the back, and was listed in good condition.

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