Two people, an Uber driver and an 18-year-old student, were shot to death while driving on the city's West Side on Thursday evening, Chicago police and officials said.
Two people, an Uber driver and an 18-year-old student, were shot to death while driving on the city's West Side on Thursday evening, Chicago police and officials said.
Police said the shooting happened in the Garfield Park neighborhood's 200-block of North Homan Avenue just before 8:30 p.m.Two men, 38 and 18, were traveling southbound in a white sedan when a grey SUV pulled up alongside them, police said. The 38-year-old, shot in the arm, was taken to Stroger Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, CPD said. The 18-year-old, shot in the body, was transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The 18-year-old victim was identified as Damarion Johnson by the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office. ABC7 spoke with Johnson's classmates Friday, who confirmed he was a student at Christ the King Jesuit College Prep.
"Earlier today we were made aware of the tragic death of one of our students. Our entire Christ the King school family is grieving this senseless loss," the school said in a statement.
"During this incredibly difficult time, our priority is supporting our students and staff as we process this tragedy. Dealing with death is never easy, and it is especially challenging when it involves a young person with a promising future. Our counseling team is available for any student or staff member who needs a safe space to talk. Please keep this student, his family, and our entire school community in your thoughts and prayers.
" ABC7 reached to Uber for comment about one of their rideshare drivers being killed in the shooting, and an Uber spokesperson provided the foillowing statement: "There are no words to describe this tragic loss of life, and our thoughts are with the victims' loved ones during this difficult time. We're doing everything we can to support police during their investigation, and we hope those responsible are brought to swift justice. "CDC classifies hantavirus outbreak as 'Level 3' emergency response
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