On Monday morning, a priest heard what sounded like a saw outside the Jesuit Residence in Chicago's Little Italy neighborhood.
On Monday morning, a priest heard what sounded like a saw outside the Jesuit Residence in Chicago's Little Italy neighborhood.
At around 6 a.m., Rev. Jeremiah Lynch S.J., a 74-year-old Jesuit priest, opened the door to see what was happening and observed two people stealing catalytic converters from cars in the parking lot, according to a spokesperson from St. Ignatius College Prep."He said, 'Hey what are you doing?' and the person in the lot responded by firing three shots," said St. Ignatius College Prep's communication director, Kristyn Hartman.
“By the grace of God, he’s here," Hartman said."It’s sad, it's disappointing. I know Father Lynch. He’s a lovely human being who dedicates his life to faith, love, service and leadership."Aside from his work at St. Ignatius College Prep, Lynch is also a chaplain at the Cook County Jail, where he shares the word of God with those in custody.Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know.
Chicago police hadn't made any arrests as of Monday night and had yet to provide a description of those involved.Lynch was not available to talk to reporters, but did tell Hartman he was praying for the individuals who shot him.
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