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Three Men Wounded in Drive-By Shooting Near Puerto Rican Festival in Humboldt Park

Officials warn the shooting underscores persistent threats to safety at community events.

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Overview

  • The incident occurred around 10 p.m. Saturday in the 1100 block of North California Avenue, just blocks from Division and Mozart Streets where the Puerto Rican Festival was taking place.
  • Three male victims aged 27, 42 and 45 were shot in the legs and remain in fair condition at Stroger and Humboldt Park hospitals.
  • Witnesses said a car approached the group before occupants fired multiple shots and fled the scene.
  • Chicago police have launched an active investigation into the unsolved attack and have made no arrests or determined a motive.
  • The Puerto Rican Festival has seen previous shooting incidents, further fueling concerns over security at large neighborhood gatherings.