Three people were shot while at a gathering in south suburban Blue Island, according to police.
The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. Friday in the 2900 block of West 127th Street, near the Salvation Army Blue Island Worship & Community Center.Police said the building was being rented for a repass service at the time of the shooting. A vehicle pulled up with multiple suspects inside who opened fire outside the building, according to police. A guest from inside the facility then fired retaliatory gunshots toward the vehicle. Three people were struck by the gunfire.
Police have taken one person into custody for questioning and they're still working to track down the suspects' vehicle.Blue Island police said there would be increased patrols throughout the week. There will not be any events at the community center until further notice as the investigation continues.
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