At least four people have been killed and 15 people have been wounded in shootings across the city of Chicago so far this Memorial Day weekend, according to authorities.
A 29-year-old man was shot at around 5:39 p.m. in the 6300 block of West Montrose, authorities said. The victim was approached by one suspect who produced a handgun and fired shots. He was struck in the stomach and transported to the hospital in critical condition.
A 33-year-old man was discovered unresponsive on the sidewalk in the 7800 block of South Seeley Avenue at 12:50 a.m. with a gunshot wound to the left armpit, according to officials. The man was pronounced dead at the scene and there is no one in custody. Police do not have any further details. A man was dropped off at Mount Sinai Hospital in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the head, according to authorities. It is currently unknown where the shooting took place. There is no one in custody and the incident is under investigation.
A 22-year-old man was standing on the sidewalk in the 2400 block of South Homan Avenue at 3:20 a.m. when shots were fired in his direction, police said. The man was struck to the chest and taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in serious condition. There is no one in custody and area detectives are investigating.
A 21-year-old man was shot while walking down the street in the 4300 block of West Gladys Street just after 5:30 a.m., police said. According to authorities, an unknown gunman fired shots in his direction, striking him in the lower back. The man was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in serious condition. There is no one in custody and area detectives are investigating.
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