"We believe people have information on who the shooters were,. Two people were killed and seven others injured in a shooting Tuesday night in Washington Park, according to Chicago police. Police did not say whether any weapons were recovered or give a motive for the shooting. Chicago Washington Park shooting: 2 dead, 7 injured after altercation According to the Chicago Police Department, a man was shot and killed in the 6000 block of South Indiana Avenue on the South Side following a shooting in Washington Park. Police said someone driving by the 6100 block of Wabash fired numerous shots before. Police initially said nine people were shot, but later learned of a tenth. A male, 30, sustained a gunshot wound to the leg and was transported to a nearby hospital in good condition. He was transported to Stroger Hospital, where he was listed in good condition. "The circus was not in operation today. Chicago police said their preliminary investigations. The other man who died a 20-year-old was initially taken to UChicago Medicine in critical condition. One teen is dead and three others are wounded after being shot in Chicago's Washington Park neighborhood Sunday, police said. He suffered a gunshot wound to the back of the head and was pronounced dead at 8:42 p.m. at UChicago Medicine. At 11:16 p.m., that victim was later pronounced dead as a result of his injuries. According to a tweet sent at 1:59 p.m. from . CHICAGO (WLS) -- Red Chicago police tape littered the ground Wednesday after at least nine people were. Shauntina Johnson, 42, is a longtime friend and mother of Cowards 17-year-old son, also named Lionel. Add a Comment. Police are offering a $15,000 reward for information in connection with the shooting. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office identified the two victims as Khalil Denny and Lionel Coward. Papaioannou said the Kia had been stolen Friday but did not say where it was stolen. A Chicago shooting in Washington Park injured 6 people and killed a seventh person Tuesday evening, CPD said. A $15,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this case. A mass shooting at Chicago's Washington Park left two person dead and at least seven others injured Tuesday night, authorities said. He was able to tell his wife, Angie Anderson, what happened. Multiple shots were fired by both groups. He has not yet been identified by the Cook County medical examiner's office. Police said a man and woman were found with . According to Chicago Fire Department officials, at least three individuals were taken to area hospitals in critical condition. They were both tall. The drivers death was the third of five slayings in Chicago in 2023. No one is currently in custody. Chicago on Tuesday saw a violent night when a shooting in Washington Park left at least seven people injured and at least two people dead. This is the first day of the year, and they started this s--- already, said the woman, who asked not to be identified by name. 1 CHICAGO (CBS) -- Two people were killed and seven more were injured Tuesday evening in a shooting in Washington Park. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. Police are asking anyone with information in this shooting to call police or submit tips at CPDtips.com, and said there is a $15,000 reward for an arrest and conviction in this case. According to police, the victims range in age from 19 to 46 years old. August 23, 2021 / 5:36 AM / CBS Chicago. His son was killed in 2005. All Rights Reserved. CHICAGO (CBS)-- A 22-year-old man is in critical condition after a shooting in Washington Park overnight. Published February 28, 2023 12:42PM. INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood. Working his job and making money, Johnson said. Another male victim, 20, sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the body and was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition Tuesday evening, police said. CHICAGO - A man was fatally shot during an argument Tuesday morning in the Washington Park neighborhood. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune). Hed bring me out to eat and brought clothes for me, Lionel said, including T-shirts that his dad designed. CHICAGO Three men were shot, with one being killed, South of Washington Park Sunday afternoon. Chicago police officers work the scene where multiple people were shot in Washington Park, Sept. 13, 2022. Source of the news , twitter / telegram channel : #ABC7Chicago ( see "Direct link to source" ) Illinois Tradewars Washington Park. Police also said the victims' vehicle was stolen on Dec. 30. FOX 32 Chicago CHICAGO - A woman was shot in the head while driving early Monday in the Washington Park neighborhood. To be careful about everything because its dangerous., Chicago police officers work at the scene where several people were shot in Washington Park on Sept. 13, 2022. All four of them were taken to University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition. The shooting took place toward the north end of the park near. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our. The 31-year-old was arguing with someone he didn't know around 10 a.m. in the 6000 block of South Indiana Avenue when the suspect began to shoot in his direction, police said. The 17-year-old and his dad were close, according to Lionel, who was in another state when the attack happened but heard of his fathers death on the news. There was a show, according to the official website, scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday. A Chicago shooting left 9 shot, 2 fatally, in Washington Park Tuesday night. Two people were killed and seven were injured. Officials during a press conference late Tuesday said a verbal altercation between two groups at the park escalated and that the two groups fired multiple shots at each other, resulting several people shot. Chicago police said their preliminary investigations shows that two groups of people were involved in a "personal altercation" around 7:45 p.m. in the 500-block of East 51st Street in the park. Adele Jones, the 15-year-old driver of the Kia, died, Papaioannou said. The 17-year-old driver of the vehicle died as a result of the shooting. Police look for evidence at the scene where four teens were shot near East 57th Street and South Prairie Street in Washington Park on Sunday. CHICAGO -- She's got some great moves! Police are offering a $15,000 reward to anyone with information that can lead to the arrest and conviction of any of the shooters. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Ten people were shot, two fatally, on Tuesday evening in Washington Park, Chicago police said. More than 40 shell casings but no weapons were recovered, Deenihan said. Two Chicago police officers comfort a distraught woman after a fatal double shooting in the 5400 block of South Wabash Avenue on June 28, 2017, in the Washington Park neighborhood. "These are communities where you have the least investment of resources," said Rev. A 20-year-old man was shot multiple times in the body and taken to University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition. Two were in fair condition, while the third was in critical condition. There was also not a lot of video evidence of the shooting, Deenihan said. At the scene, police taped off the silver Kia, and more than a dozen shell casings were in the middle of the street, stretching half a block. "Violence is a public health crisis," said Bamani Obadele of Acclivus, Inc. "Unfortunately, over the years it's b ecome like a cancer.". CHICAGO (CBS) One teen is dead and three others are wounded following a shooting in the Washington Park neighborhood on New Year's Day. A 15-year-old boy was killed and three other teens wounded in a car-to-car shooting Sunday in Washington Park on the South Side the third of five shooting deaths in Chicago on New Year's Day. 22-Year-Old Man In Critical Condition After Shooting In Washington Park Lionel Coward, 43, suffered a gunshot wound in the back of the head, according to police and the Cook County medical examiners office. The incident left Two killed, seven injured in Washington Park shooting. He was listed in good condition. Officials during a press conference late Tuesday. CHICAGO (CBS)-- A drive-by shooting in Washington Park left two people dead and four others wounded. The block is normally quiet and doesnt see this type of violence, she said. It was all about him going to work. Just before 10 a.m., the man, 31, was arguing with someone outside in the 6000 block of. Chicago police officers work the scene where multiple people were shot in Washington Park, Sept. 13, 2022. She started her job at Beasley Academy on the city's South Side in 2016 and . YOU MAY ALSO LIKE. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. FOX 32 Chicago. They have not yet released a motive for the shooting. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Witnesses said another vehicle had pulled up alongside the Kia as they were driving northbound along Prairie and began firing several rounds at the occupants, police said. Police are asking anyone with information to contact Area 1 detectives or use their tip line at 833-408-0069. Downstate judge rules assault weapons ban violates state constitution, Tom Sizemore dead at 61 after suffering brain aneurysm, 'I need you to kill me': Alex Murdaugh's botched suicide attempt. One teen is dead and three others were wounded in a shooting Sunday afternoon on the city's South Side, Chicago police said. "Its another tragic incident," Melean said. Chicago police officers work at the scene where several people were shot in Washington Park on Sept. 13, 2022. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. Tammy Anderson has become a local sensation as Chicago's dancing crossing guard. Downstate judge rules assault weapons ban violates state constitution, Tom Sizemore dead at 61 after suffering brain aneurysm, 'I need you to kill me': Alex Murdaugh's botched suicide attempt. The district, which stretches from Bronzeville to Woodlawn, saw 122 shootings and 31 murders in 2022 through Dec. 25,a 16% drop in shootings and 21% decline in murders over last year, according to police statistics. A 33-year-old woman suffered a graze wound to the upper right arm, and a 46-year-old man suffered a graze wound to the right calf. A 30-year-old man was shot in the left shin, a 39-year-old man was shot in the right ankle, a 27-year-old woman was shot in the upper left thigh, and a 22-year-old man was shot twice in the left elbow, police said. Ive known him for 22 years, Johnson said. Chicago Tribune editors' top story picks, delivered to your inbox each afternoon. No one is in custody as Area One detectives investigate. All Rights Reserved. I was taller though, said Lionel, who is 6-foot-5. No one in custody. Downstate judge rules assault weapons ban violates state constitution, Tom Sizemore dead at 61 after suffering brain aneurysm, 'I need you to kill me': Alex Murdaugh's botched suicide attempt. About 4:20 p.m., a man was in the 5000 block of West Superior Avenue when someone in a vehicle drove up and an occupant fired shots, killing him. What sign are we showing our young people that have a desire to be other than someone stealing a car or something shooting at someone else? Asked about safety, another couple said Washington Park is a safe place, and they believe what happened was an isolated, targeted incident. Just four days ago, the father and son were texting. Downstate judge rules assault weapons ban violates state constitution, Tom Sizemore dead at 61 after suffering brain aneurysm, 'I need you to kill me': Alex Murdaugh's botched suicide attempt. David Scott, 65, was shot five times. He was a quiet person, not a troublemaker.. CHICAGO (CBS) - One teen is dead and three others are wounded following a shooting in the Washington Park neighborhood on New Year's Day. More than 30 shell casings were recovered, a law enforcement source said. Multiple shell casings and a weapon were recovered at the scene. Coach Ezra Hendrickson, Fire looking to prove doubters wrong, Baseball quiz: Remember what happened after Jackie, Kahleah Copper: Precious mettle for the new-look Sky. 1 teen killed, 3 others wounded in Washington Park shooting Neither of the victims' identities have been released. Police later said that two additional victims, a 33-year-old female and a 46-year-old male also suffered gunshot wounds; the female sustained a gunshot to the arm, and the male sustained a graze wound to the leg. Updated on: January 1, 2023 / 6:32 PM how interested you are in the Fire, whose season begins Saturday against New York City FC at Soldier Field. At least 11 people have been injured, three killed, as a result of gun violence across the city on New Year's Day. Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune/TNS Chicago police. 1:31 At least nine people were shot, two of them fatally, Tuesday in Chicago's Washington Park, according to police. We will update this story with more details as they become available. And this had nothing to do with the circus. The shooting happened in the 300 block of East. He suffered multiple gunshot wounds throughout the body and was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, police said. No one is in custody. Shooting in Chicago's Washington Park Leaves 9 People Shot, 2 Fatally Two of them died. 5 wounded, 3 critically, in mass shooting in Washington Park Polling Place: Is Patrick Kane the greatest Blackhawk ever? Hours later, at 4:30 a.m., a man was shot and killed in the 3800 block of South Wallace Street in Bridgeport. Chicago police say a ShotSpotter alert was triggered at approximately 7:45 p.m. Witnesses tell NBC 5 that a group was having a barbecue Washington Park when a gunman opened fire. The other teens in the car, all male, were ages 14, 15, and 17. Five people were slain in shootings in Chicago on New Years Day, police say. 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At approximately 7:26 p.m . Robinson was revered for breaking the color barrier, but dont forget about those who followed. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Witnesses said a gray, four-door Chevrolet pulled up to the gas station near East 51st Street and South Indiana Avenue in the city's Washington Park neighborhood around 2 a.m. Police said that's when someone got out of the vehicle and opened fire, before getting back in and taking off north on Indiana. While an investigation remains in its early stages, a witness said they heard more than two dozen shots erupt at that time. 2 Dead, 4 Injured After Drive-By Shooting In Washington Park The shooting occurred at 5531 South King Drive around 7:46 p.m. in Washington Park, Deputy Chief Fred Melean said during a news conference at the nearby University of Chicago Medical Center. Multiple shots were fired. Police are asking anyone with information to contact Area 1 detectives or use their tip line at 833-408-0069. A 19-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the right shoulder and took himself to Insight Hospital in good condition, police said. Another victim, a female, 27, was also listed in good condition after being transported to a nearby hospital for a gunshot wound to the thigh. WATCH: Chicago police update on Washington Park shooting. Anyone with information can submit them to cpdtip.com. Read in NewsBreak. It was unclear if the occupants of the cars had interacted before the shooting. Man, 31, shot dead during argument in Washington Park The current condition of those victims remains unclear at this time. He drove for Uber Eats and DoorDash, according to his son, and he also owned an up and coming T-shirt making business, which he was excited about. 2 shot, including Cook Co. correctional officer, outside nightclub. CHICAGO (WLS) -- At least seven people were shot, one of them fatally, in Washington Park Tuesday evening, Chicago police said. The driver of the Kia has died of his injuries, and the other three are being treated at nearby hospitals, police said. The boy was among at least 3 people shot and killed in Chicago over the weekend. Police investigate the scene where four teens were shot near East 57th Street and South Prairie Avenue in Washington Park on Sunday. Police said a 43-year-old man was shot in the back of the head and taken to University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Local Chicago, IL. Lionel Coward, 43, and Khalil Denny, 19 were the two men killed. Chicago Police Deputy Chief Fred Melean said it was "another tragic incident.". CHICAGO - Two people were killed, and seven others were wounded after gunfire rang out Tuesday night at a park on Chicago's South Side. Washington Park is hosting UniverSoul Circus, but there was not a performance Tuesday night. After Mass Shooting In Washington Park, Anti-Violence Group Loses Permit To Play Ball There Two people were killed and 10 wounded in a Sept. 13 shooting in the park, but organizers of the game said it had nothing to do with them and now they're being punished. Chicago on Tuesday saw a violent night when a shooting in Washington Park left at least seven people injured and at least two people dead. According to CPD, two groups were at the park when an altercation ensued. Two killed, seven injured in Washington Park shooting - CBS Chicago All Rights Reserved. Two groups were in the park at the time of the shooting, and police say an altercation took place that resulted in an eruption of gunfire. They were all taken by ambulance to the University of Chicago Medical Center. Police responded to reports of multiple people shot on the 6200 block of South Michigan Avenue. Chicago shooting leaves 9 shot, 2 fatally, in Washington Park - ABC7 It's been a violent start to the year in Chicago. Acculvis, Inc., a non-profit organization, organized baseball games in the park over the past few weeks in hopes of uniting the community. Washington Park, Chicago shooting today: Man shot and killed 6000 bloc Although police have not confirmed it, those who know the men involved said the shooting was gang-related. All four of them were taken to University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition. Officers responded to a ShotSpotter gunshot detection alert about 1 p.m. and found the wounded teens inside the Kia, which had come to rest on a sidewalk in the 5600 block of South Prairie, Papaioannou said. No one is currently in custody. A 24-year-old man was shot several times in the body and died at the scene. They're deserts of employment. According to a police spokesman, the shooting occurred while a baseball game was taking place on a nearby field. His father was generous and would bring him shoes, food, and clothes, said Lionel, who is heading into his last year of high school. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. This is a developing story. Drive-by shooting in Washington Park leaves 16-year-old boy wounded The boy was near the sidewalk on the 6000 block of South Prairie around 3:15 p.m., when a vehicle pulled up and someone. The Sun-Times Media Wire contributed to this report. Chicago police say a ShotSpotter alert was triggered. The driver of the Kia was killed. He was telling me just to be safe, Lionel said. Chicago police are looking for the person who sprayed bullets into a South Side gas station early Friday morning. . Woman critically wounded in Washington Park shooting - FOX 32 Chicago gun violence across the city on New Year's Day. Anti-violence group says permits pulled for softball league after Police initially said a total of seven people were shot, and one of them died, but later said that two more victims self-transported to University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition, CPD said. Conditions unknown. A 19-year-old man went to Insight Hospital with a wound to the right shoulder. The shooting came just hours after CPD issued a press release touting 2022 as the sixth lowest year of overal crimes since 1965, along with a 13.56% decline in murders compared to 2021. There was a game last night. Police ask for public's help to find shooters who left 2 dead, 7 CHICAGO (WLS) -- A 16-year-old boy died Sunday night after being shot in Washington Park, Chicago police said. Police believe all of the victims were in the two groups involved in the altercation. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. After Mass Shooting In Washington Park, Anti-Violence Group Loses Two of them were killed. Teen boy killed in Washington Park shooting: Chicago police Washington Park, Chicago shooting today: Man shot and killed 6000 block No immediate update was given on the condition of the remaining victims in the shooting. Two people were killed and seven were injured. Jamie Nesbitt Golden 2:40 PM CDT on Sep 22, 2022 The scene of the crime became a backdrop for political drama, with Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey using it to speak out against violence. 35 minutes ago. The results of that poll, in a word: Oof. Neighbors said crime scene tape was the last thing they would have expected to see on the first day of the New Year, but the flashing lights were more proof that there is work to be done in 2023 to keep their children safe. The . 3 days ago. Chicago shooting: 2 men shot inside alley in Irving Park. Two people were killed and seven others injured in a shooting Tuesday night in Washington Park, according to Chicago police. The group held a balloon release in Washington Park on Wednesday for victims of the mass shooting and called on the Chicago Park District to reinstate its permits for future games. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. A woman who has lived on the block for 23 years said she heard two long bursts of gunfire.