Chicago police say eight people have been killed and at least 26 others wounded in shootings across the city over the holiday weekend.
A 36-year-old man was struck in the face by gunfire, and was pronounced dead at an area hospital. Another victim, a 37-year-old woman, was also hit in the face, and was listed in critical condition.
In the 4700 block of South Honore at approximately 12:55 a.m., a 39-year-old man was shot in the foot, police said. The man was taken to an area hospital in good condition.Street at approximately 1:44 a.m. when she was shot in the head. Police say friends of the woman brought her to an area hospital, where she was listed in serious condition.
At approximately 1:18 a.m. in the 900 block of North Randolph, a 33-year-old man was standing on a sidewalk when a person in a passing vehicle shot him in the chest. Police say the victim was hospitalized in critical condition.Street at approximately 1:18 a.m. He had sustained a gunshot wound to the head, and was hospitalized in critical condition, according to police.
At approximately 3:04 a.m. in the 4700 block of West Monroe, a 34-year-old man was arguing with another individual when he was shot in the right leg, police said. The man was taken to an area hospital in fair condition. At approximately 3:14 p.m. in the 3800 block of South Michigan Avenue, a 45-year-old woman was shot in the shoulder during an altercation, police said. Authorities say the woman was hospitalized in fair condition.
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