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Drive-By in Chicago, Home Gunfire in Detroit, Queens Homicide, Racine Teen Arrest Mark Violent 48 Hours

Officials report active investigations, with Chicago’s 2nd Ward alderman urging a summary closure of Gold Coast Social during the probe.

Overview

  • Chicago police say a gray Acura opened fire along Division and Dearborn around 3:48 a.m. Friday, wounding four people in good or stable condition as roughly 25 shell casings from a handgun and a rifle were recovered and no arrests were announced.
  • Alderman Brian Hopkins requested a CPD summary closure of Gold Coast Social, citing surveillance of large fights and reports the shooters targeted individuals tied to the nightclub before fleeing toward the expressway.
  • In Southwest Detroit, a 15-year-old identified by his mother as Nicholas was shot in the leg inside a Campbell Street home after multiple rounds struck the house late Wednesday; he is hospitalized in stable condition and no suspects are in custody.
  • In Jamaica, Queens, a 19-year-old man was found shot in the head inside a multi-family residence Thursday morning and later died, as the NYPD reported no suspect description and an ongoing homicide investigation.
  • Racine authorities said three juveniles were shot outside the Tyler Domer Community Center on Thursday after an altercation, and the district attorney confirmed a 17-year-old is in custody and expected to be charged.