Multiple people shot on West Side
Eight to 10 people were shot Monday night near California Avenue and Polk Street in Lawndale. CBS 2's Dana Kozlov reports from Stroger Hospital of Cook County.
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Eight to 10 people were shot Monday night near California Avenue and Polk Street in Lawndale. CBS 2's Dana Kozlov reports from Stroger Hospital of Cook County.
A night of racing turned deadly after a shooting in Brighton Park where police said someone opened fire, hitting five people and killing three of them. Arthur Lurigio, professor of criminal justice and psychology at Loyola University Chicago, told CBS 2 he agrees that a crowd like the one seen on Sunday required a more robust response.
A night of racing turned deadly after a shooting in Brighton Park where police said someone opened fire, hitting five people and killing three of them. They were gathered watching a caravan of more than 100 cars doing donuts and blocking traffic.
Several donut circles were still visible Sunday at the intersection of Archer and Kedzie.
The gun-maker is accused of illegally targeting its ads at young men at risk of committing mass violence.
City leaders say the temporary memorial will remain in place until a permanent one can be built, but they want that to happen sooner rather than later.
"I can understand other view points, but for myself, I like that the city is honoring those who were hurt and those who gave their lives."
They are survivors from 12 mass shootings — hundreds of people on Thursday will gather in Washington, D.C. to push law makers to federally ban assault weapons. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar talked with one of them, a pediatrician who hid in a bathroom for hours after the massacre.
An anti-violence group was playing a softball game when shots rang out nearby, injuring some participants.
Two people are dead and seven were injured in the shooting in Washington Park Tuesday night. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
"So many people have poured their hearts into this space."
Those who've experienced mass violence say the state isn't doing enough to prevent future incidents, while law enforcement officials tell CBS News state law makes it easy for criminals to get guns.
The ages of the victims range from 6 to 56.
Police said officers responded to multiple people shot and confirmed that five victims were shot.
All boys were taken to hospitals in good or fair condition, police said.
"I just hope that we can turn school into a happy place," said junior Stephanie Diaz.
"It is very hard to convince Cooper that he will be happy again. Of course, we are beyond grateful for his survival, and we know others weren't as fortunate, but we want people to know his path/our path will be a very long and hard road," Cooper's family said.
A woman is killed, and four other people were wounded following a shooting in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood Sunday just after midnight.
Grief, advice, and action – that is what came up Wednesday during a virtual townhall meeting for survivors of the Highland Park July 4th parade massacre.
"I wanted to tell you to your face. ... Jesse was real. I am a real mom," Scarlett Lewis told Alex Jones. "...I know you know that, and that's the problem."
The accused gunman is due back in court next Wednesday for arraignment.
"The family continues to be very grateful for and humbled by the outpouring of support and well wishes."
When it comes to analyzing gun violence trends in Chicago, the numbers tell the story.
When it comes to analyzing gun violence trends in Chicago, the numbers tell the story.
Cooper has now been fever-free for 48 hours, and is breathing on his own, and no longer on a ventilator.
