Chicago police released new details after a child was killed and 10 other people were wounded at a family gathering on the South Side Saturday night.
Officers responded to a Shotspotter alert in the 2000 block of West 52nd Street in the Back of the Yards neighborhood at 9:18 p.m. and found several victims with gunshot wounds. A witness told police that they saw a black sedan pull up and someone inside fired multiple shots into the crowd before fleeing southbound on Damen Avenue. According to reports, dozens of people were outside a home in the area for a family gathering. Police say an 8-year-old girl was shot in the head.
A 1-year-old boy suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the abdomen and is in critical condition. An 8-year-old suffered two gunshot wounds to the abdomen and was also listed in critical condition. A 9-year-old boy suffered a graze wound to his hand and is in good condition. Police say seven adults were wounded by gunfire. Their ages and injuries are as follows: Chicago police held a news conference with preliminary information late Saturday night.
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