Natalia Chi
Chicago police say two men have been killed and at least eight others injured in citywide shootings this weekend.
A fatal shooting was reported at Block 2200 in South Sawyer around 2 a.m. Saturday, police said.
A 25-year-old man was driving south at the location when he was shot by a stranger. The man was confirmed dead at the scene.
Responding police encountered a group of individuals, one of whom threw an object that hit the officer in the head. The officer was taken to a local hospital in good condition.
Police said a 32-year-old man was found dead in the 3000 block of West Madison shortly before 6 a.m. with a gunshot wound to the chest.
The man was confirmed dead at the scene and the suspect has not been taken into custody.
Here are the rest of the weekend shots.
Sunday –
- A 23-year-old man was outside at Block 1500 on West Jonquil Terrace around 5 a.m. when he was shot in the left buttock. Police said the man was taken to a local hospital and was in good condition.
- A 24-year-old woman was shot in the back, buttocks, and left flank around 2:34 a.m. in the 2200 block of South Collin Avenue. The woman was taken to a local hospital in critical condition, police said.
Saturday –
- At approximately 3:24 a.m., a 24-year-old woman was driving up Block 9500 on South Ewing Avenue when someone in a black jeep opened fire on her, hitting her in the hip and left shoulder. Police said she was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.
- A 57-year-old man was shot in the left side while sitting in a vehicle parked at Block 7300 in North Greenview at approximately 4:50 am. Police said he was taken to a local hospital in serious condition.
- A 15-year-old boy was shot in the groin while he was in an alley at Block 7100 in South Woods around 4:46 p.m., according to police. The teenager was taken to a local hospital in good condition.
- An 18-year-old boy was shot in the abdomen while standing in a 7800 block alley in South Ogelsby just before 6 p.m., police said. The boy was taken to hospital, but the extent of his injuries is not known.
- At about 5:48 p.m. at Block 1300 on Route 84 Westth As the 17-year-old Street stood on the pavement, the occupants of the car opened fire and hit him in the right shoulder. Police said he was taken to a local hospital in good condition.
Friday –
- Shortly after 10pm, at Block 5900 in North Kenmore, a 38-year-old man was shot in the arm while walking on the sidewalk. Police said he was taken to a local hospital in good condition.
