Chicago Memorial Day weekend shootings leave 5 dead, at least 23 wounded

Chicago police say that at least five people have been killed and 23 others injured in shootings since Friday afternoon, with three fatal shootings reported within a matter of hours Sunday morning.

The first fatal shooting of the weekend was reported in the 4700 block of North Troy at approximately 11:20 p.m. Friday.

Police say two men were discovered with gunshot wounds in an alley near the location. A 21-year-old man and another man in his 20s were both discovered with gunshot wounds to the head, and both were pronounced dead at the scene.

According to police, a witness spotted a black sedan fleeing the area, but no suspects are in custody.

Just before 1 a.m. Sunday in the 1400 block of South Harding, a 39-year-old man was standing on a sidewalk when he was shot multiple times by an unknown assailant, according to police.

The man was taken to Mount Sinai, where he was later pronounced dead.

At approximately 2:58 a.m. in the 1300 block of South Christiana, individuals were standing on a sidewalk when shots were fired. One of the victims, a 28-year-old man, was shot in the back, and was taken to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

A 33-year-old woman was shot in both legs, and was taken to an area hospital in fair condition, while an 18-year-old woman was in good condition after being shot in the leg.

Police said a fourth victim, a 25-year-old man, walked into a hospital after being shot in the leg, and was also listed in good condition.

No suspects are in custody.

A 5-year-old girl was killed in the 200 block of South Campbell Avenue at approximately 3:32 a.m. She was sitting in a car when an individual fired shots at a group of people standing at the location, police said.

The girl was taken to an area hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

A 24-year-old man was shot twice in the left leg, and was listed in good condition at an area hospital, police said.

No suspects are in custody, and no further information was immediately available.

By Sunday afternoon last year, 8 people had died and 32 others had been wounded, according to Chicago police.

Sunday –

• A 32-year-old man was found in the 5300 block of South Carpenter at approximately 12:11 a.m. after being shot in both legs. Police said the man was transported to a hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.
• In the 6500 block of South Kedzie at approximately 12:30 a.m., a 22-year-old man was sleeping when he was shot in the right leg, according to police. He was taken to an area hospital in fair condition.
• At approximately 1:15 a.m. in the first block of West 43^rd Street, a 26-year-old man was driving when he was shot in the right hand. He was taken to an area hospital in good condition, police said.
• Police say a 23-year-old woman was dropped off at Loretto Hospital after being shot in the back at approximately 3:10 a.m. She was listed in fair condition.
• A 25-year-old woman was standing outside in the 800 block of West Division at approximately 2:57 a.m. when she was shot in the head. Police say the woman transported herself to a hospital, where she was listed in good condition.
• In the 5100 block of West Division at approximately 10:50 a.m., a 29-year-old man was standing outside when a person approached and fired multiple rounds, striking him several times. The man was taken to an area hospital in critical condition, according to police.

Saturday –

• A 51-year-old man was exiting a vehicle in the 900 block of West Marquette at approximately 12:18 a.m. when he was shot in the left elbow, according to police. The man was taken to an area hospital but declined medical attention.
• In the 5800 block of South Prairie at approximately 12:35 a.m., a 17-year-old was walking on a sidewalk when he was shot, suffering a graze wound to his neck. Police said the teen was taken to an area hospital in good condition.
• At approximately 2:43 a.m. in the 900 block of East 80^th Street, a 32-year-old man was inside a residence when an unknown assailant shot him. Police say the man suffered a graze wound to his buttocks, and was taken to an area hospital in good condition.
• Police say a 44-year-old man was shot in the 2800 block of West 63^rd Street at approximately 12:05 p.m. He was struck in the neck by gunfire, and was taken to an area hospital in fair condition.
• A 25-year-old man was in a parking lot in the 2700 block of West 68^th Street at approximately 3:39 p.m. when a man approached him and fired shots, striking him in the groin and left leg according to police. The man was taken to an area hospital in serious condition.
• In the 200 block of North Sacramento at approximately 9:33 p.m., a 31-year-old man was walking when a person in a Jeep fired shots, striking him multiple times. Police said the man was taken to an area hospital in critical condition.
• At approximately 11:27 p.m. in the 1600 block of South California, a pair of victims were sitting in a car when individuals in a black SUV fired shots. Police say a 62-year-old man was struck in the head, and was taken to an area hospital in serious condition, while a 43-year-old man was struck in the left shoulder and neck, and was listed in good condition.

Friday –

• A 41-year-old man was in the 6400 block of South Marshfield Avenue at approximately 6:40 p.m. when a person fired shots, striking him in the arm. He was taken to a local hospital in good condition, police said.
• In the 900 block of West Pershing at approximately 8:12 p.m., two women walked up to a 28-year-old man at a gas station and fired shots, striking him in the leg, according to police. The man was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.
• At approximately 10:37 p.m. in the 300 block of West 59^th Place, a group were standing in a vacant lot when gunfire rang out. A 29-year-old man was shot in the leg, a 25-year-old man was hit in the right arm, and a 29-year-old man suffered a graze wound to his shoulder, and all three were listed in good condition at area hospitals, police said.

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