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Mass shooting reported at party on Chicago's South Side Mass shooting reported at party on Chicago's South Side
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Media outlets say there were 13 victims, including some childrenMedia outlets say there were 13 victims, including some children
A number of people were shot early on Sunday at a house on Chicago’s South Side, police said. Media outlets reported that there were 13 victims, including some children. A number of people were shot early on Sunday at a house on Chicago’s South Side, police said.
Details about the extent of injuries were not immediately available, but it is understood that more than 100 police officers attended the incident at a party. The Chicago Police Department confirmed on Sunday morning that 13 people had been shot, with the incident unfolding at three different locations. There are as yet no fatalities.
Tom Ahern, the city police department’s deputy director for news affairs and communications, tweeted that the force was getting ready to provide more information on Sunday morning “regarding the multiple shooting victims”. Four are in critical condition in hospital, the rest are in stable condition, CPD’s Fred Waller said in a press briefing. The ages of the victims range from 16 to 48, he said.
It is understood that more than 100 police officers attended the incident at a party.
Police said the shooting took place on 57th and May Streets. That location corresponds to a residential block near a park in Englewood.Police said the shooting took place on 57th and May Streets. That location corresponds to a residential block near a park in Englewood.
A 57-year-old resident of the neighbourhood told the Chicago Tribune that he had been woken up by at least five gunshots.A 57-year-old resident of the neighbourhood told the Chicago Tribune that he had been woken up by at least five gunshots.
Fred Waller
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