Victim dropped off at fire station after being shot multiple times in West Garfield Park
Police say the 41-year-old victim was dropped off at a firehouse after he was shot by someone in a white vehicle.
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Police say the 41-year-old victim was dropped off at a firehouse after he was shot by someone in a white vehicle.
The shooting happened just after 2 a.m. in the 4100 block of West Congress Parkway.
The victim tried to drive off to escape the gunfire when he hit a curb and then a tree.
Chicago police said just before midnight, someone in a dark-colored sedan opened fire in the 3800 block of West Gladys Avenue.
Police arrested the 16-year-old Thursday afternoon, in the 4000 block of West Lake Street.
A district council meeting was filled with neighbors calling for peace and asking everyone to step up to create a safer environment for families.
A West Side community came together to vow to tackle the growing violence in their neighborhood. On Wednesday night, police, the district council, and residents teamed up to take on the challenge. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman had a front-row seat to the heated conversation.
The shooting happened last week outside the Legler Regional Library near Pulaski and Wilcox.
The Chicago Police Department is hosting another public safety meeting after two juveniles were shot outside of a public library in West Garfield Park.
A security guard carried a 12-year-old victim inside and rendered aid until paramedics arrived. A 16-year-old was also shot in the leg.
The Chicago Police Department is hosting a public safety meeting Thursday after two juveniles were shot outside of a public library. One of the suspects may be a girl as young as 10 years old.
Adam Avizius, 37, was charged with one felony count of aggravated battery with a firearm.
After the 12-year-old boy was shot, he was carried into the library by a security officer – who attempted to render aid on him.
The shooting happened on Pulaski Road the Legler Regional Library, and the youngest victim was only 12. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Fire crews were just arriving at the scene around 4:30 p.m.
Chopper 2 spotted a significant fire breaking out in a residence in West Garfield Park on Thursday afternoon.
Flames and smoke were seen pouring out of a building near Pulaski and Wilcox Avenue in West Garfield Park.
Fire officials say one woman was taken to Stroger Hospital. She's expected to be okay.
The victims were on the 4400 block of West West End Avenue, near Kostner Avenue, when someone shot them both.
Police say the woman was arguing with an unknown suspect when she was shot in the abdomen.
We have reached out to Chicago Police, asking what led to the crash and how their officer is doing.
We have reached out to Chicago Police, asking what led to the crash and how their officer is doing.
No one was hurt, but neighbors say it could have been much worse.
No one was hurt, but neighbors say it could have been much worse.
Two people are critically hurt following a shooting in the West Garfield Park neighborhood Thursday morning.
