Chicago mass drive-by shooting suspect: At least 22 people shot, four dead in Princeton Park area; chilling details
In the multiple shooting incidents that occurred, at least 22 people were shot, four of whom died. chicago near Princeton Park this weekend, ABC7 reports.
Two suspects dressed in red SUV Shots were reportedly fired at a rally commemorating Juneteenth.
Currently, one person is in critical condition. No arrests have been made.
Chicago shootings: What we know about the victims
According to a news release from the police, the SUV drove out of the South Side neighborhood after a shooting Friday evening that left two people, both men, seriously injured. One of the victims was shot in the thigh.
The group consisted of eight men and four women, ranging in age from 17 to 47 years old. They were treated at four different hospitals.
Authorities reported that the other man suffered unspecified injuries but refused medical attention.
Initially, police responded to a report of a shooting and found a woman with two gunshot wounds to her back and a man with four abrasions on his back. The pair are reportedly in good condition.
Detectives are currently investigating. No further information was immediately available.
The events occurred on Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Earlier Friday, former President Barack Obama and the former first lady Michelle Obama Greet the first guests at the Presidential Center on the South Side.
The Rev. Donovan Price, a local advocate for victims of gun violence, told CBS News it was a tragedy to witness a mass shooting on such an important holiday. “It should be celebrated,” he said, adding that “fireworks should not turn into gunshots.”
Chicago mass drive-by shooting victim’s age
The victims ranged in age from 17 to 47, 5Chicago reported.
A 17-year-old male was shot in the thigh and is currently being treated in hospital in critical condition.
A 22-year-old woman was shot in the thigh and is reported to be in good condition.
A 26-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to his body and is in critical condition at the hospital.
A 30-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound and is in good condition.
A 32-year-old woman suffered a gunshot wound and is reported to be in good condition.
A 32-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the head and is in good condition.
A 36-year-old woman suffered a gunshot wound and is reported to be in good condition.
A 38-year-old woman suffered a graze wound and is reported to be in good condition.
A 47-year-old man was shot in the knee and is in good condition.
A 27-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound and is reported to be in good condition.
A 26-year-old man suffered unknown injuries and refused medical treatment.
