Iran Press/ America: At least 27 people have been injured in shootings, according to police.
The city’s first fatal shooting was reported just before 10 p.m. in the 8200 blocks of South Drexel, according to authorities. Police say two victims were inside of a first-floor apartment when a man kicked in the door and fired shots at them.
A 60-year-old man was shot in the neck and was pronounced dead at the scene. A 23-year-old man was shot in the arm and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was listed in fair condition.
Less than an hour later another fatal shooting was reported in the 8000 blocks of South Cottage. According to police, three people were inside of a vehicle when a person in a red SUV began firing shots at them.
A 20-year-old man was hit in the chest and was taken to the University of Chicago, where he was later pronounced dead. A 30-year-old was shot in the right hand and is in good condition at the university, while a 19-year-old woman was hit in the right leg. She is also listed in good condition.
Just after midnight in the 4900 blocks of West Hubbard, a 67-year-old man was walking on a sidewalk when a man fired shots at him from a nearby vacant lot. According to police, the man was hit in the neck and was taken to Stroger Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
No suspects are in custody, and Area Four detectives are investigating.
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