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At least 12 shot after SUV pulls up and opens fire on a crowd, Chicago police say
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- At least 12 people were shot by two individuals who opened fire from an SUV on Chicago's South Side, leaving two men in critical condition and others injured.
- The victims, consisting of eight men and four women aged 17 to 47, were treated at four different hospitals, with one man refusing medical treatment despite unknown injuries.
- Police initially responded to reports of a single shooting but found multiple victims, including a woman with two gunshot wounds and a man with four graze wounds, both in fair condition.
- The shooting occurred on Juneteenth, a significant holiday commemorating the end of slavery, overshadowing celebrations and drawing condemnation from local advocates.
- Since Friday evening, Chicago has experienced at least 21 shootings resulting in four deaths, prompting ongoing investigations by police.
