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Chicago park shooting leaves boy and others wounded Chicago park shooting leaves boy and others wounded
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Up to 13 people, including a young child, have been wounded in a shooting at a basketball court in Chicago.Up to 13 people, including a young child, have been wounded in a shooting at a basketball court in Chicago.
US fire authorities said a three-year-old boy and two other people were in a critical condition after the attack in a park in the city's West Side.US fire authorities said a three-year-old boy and two other people were in a critical condition after the attack in a park in the city's West Side.
Witnesses said two gunmen had opened fire. Police told local media the boy was the most seriously hurt.Witnesses said two gunmen had opened fire. Police told local media the boy was the most seriously hurt.
The shooting comes nearly three weeks after an outburst of violence in the city left eight dead and 20 injured.The shooting comes nearly three weeks after an outburst of violence in the city left eight dead and 20 injured.
Julian Harris told the Chicago Sun-Times that his three-year-old nephew was wounded in the cheek after gang members opened fire at him and others.Julian Harris told the Chicago Sun-Times that his three-year-old nephew was wounded in the cheek after gang members opened fire at him and others.
"They hit the light pole next to me but I ducked down and ran into the house," Mr Harris said. "They've been coming round here looking for people to shoot every night.""They hit the light pole next to me but I ducked down and ran into the house," Mr Harris said. "They've been coming round here looking for people to shoot every night."
The boy's grandmother, Semecha Nunn, told the Associated Press news agency he would require "a little plastic surgery, but he's OK".The boy's grandmother, Semecha Nunn, told the Associated Press news agency he would require "a little plastic surgery, but he's OK".
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel cancelled engagements in Washington and returned to his city after being notified about the shooting, his press office said.
"Senseless and brazen acts of violence have no place in Chicago and betray all that we stand for," Mr Emanuel said in a statement.
"The perpetrators of this crime will be brought to justice and prosecuted to the full extent of the law."
Chicago police officer Amina Greer said 10 ambulances were needed to transport victims to nearby hospitals following the shooting at 22:00 local time (03:00 GMT).Chicago police officer Amina Greer said 10 ambulances were needed to transport victims to nearby hospitals following the shooting at 22:00 local time (03:00 GMT).
At least two other minors, ages 15 and 17, were among the victims, according to media reports.At least two other minors, ages 15 and 17, were among the victims, according to media reports.
Another police spokesman, Ron Gaines, said no arrests had been made so far. He said victims were being interviewed to determine the circumstances of the shooting.Another police spokesman, Ron Gaines, said no arrests had been made so far. He said victims were being interviewed to determine the circumstances of the shooting.
Witness Francis John, 70, said she was in her home when the shooting occurred. "A lot of youngsters were running scared," she told AP.Witness Francis John, 70, said she was in her home when the shooting occurred. "A lot of youngsters were running scared," she told AP.
Chicago has seen a rise in gun violence in the past few years. In 2012, the city had more than 500 homicides, for the first time since 2008.Chicago has seen a rise in gun violence in the past few years. In 2012, the city had more than 500 homicides, for the first time since 2008.