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1 Dead, 8 Wounded in Two Loop Shootings After Chicago Tree Lighting

Detectives continue to pursue leads with no arrests announced.

Overview

  • Seven teens ages 13 to 17 were shot near State and Randolph by the Chicago Theatre around 9:50 p.m., with six listed in good condition and one in fair condition.
  • Roughly a half-hour later, two people were shot near Adams and Dearborn; one victim was pronounced dead at Northwestern Hospital and an 18-year-old was hospitalized in serious condition.
  • Chicago police say both incidents remain under active investigation as detectives review surveillance video and interview witnesses.
  • Cook County Crime Stoppers offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest, and officials said downtown patrols were being bolstered.
  • Ald. Brian Hopkins reported large juvenile disturbances and claimed officers were attacked, a detail police had not confirmed as of Saturday morning.