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Three People Hurt in Marquette Park Drive‑By Shooting

No suspects have been identified by police.

Overview

  • A light-colored sedan pulled up to people on the 7100-block of S. Campbell Avenue in Marquette Park and occupants opened fire, striking three people.
  • A 37-year-old woman was shot in the head, right hand and left wrist and was taken to Christ Hospital in critical condition.
  • A 15-year-old boy was shot in the neck and taken to Comer Children's Hospital in good condition, and a 17-year-old girl was shot in the right knee and treated at the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition.
  • Police say the sedan fled southbound on Maplewood and investigators have released only initial facts as the probe continues.
  • The shootings prompted immediate hospitalizations and may produce an increased police presence as officers search for the vehicle and seek witnesses or evidence.