Chicago mass shooting leaves 15 injured, police say – NBC Chicago

By | October 29, 2023

A mass shooting in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood left 15 people injured Sunday morning, police said.

Officers were called to the 1200 block of South Pulaski around 1:04 a.m. Sunday for reports of shots fired, according to an official release from the Chicago Police Department.

When responding units arrived, officers reportedly saw a suspect shooting at a building where a large gathering was taking place.

The suspect attempted to flee the scene, but was arrested a short time later, Chicago police said.

At least 15 people were shot and injured in the attack, police said. Among the victims, a 26-year-old woman, hit in the left hip and right buttock. She was transported to an area hospital in critical condition, police said.

A second victim, a 48-year-old man, was shot in the legs and hips and taken to hospital in critical condition.

At least 13 other victims were shot and injured in the shooting, and all were listed in good condition at area hospitals with various injuries, police said.

No motive has been established for the shooting and detectives continue to investigate at this time.

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