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Three Wounded After Gunman Fires Into Crowd in West Englewood

The case highlights persistent weekend gunfire on Chicago's South Side.

Overview

  • A suspect opened fire into a crowd in West Englewood near 66th Street and Wolcott Avenue, wounding three people.
  • Police said a 16-year-old boy suffered neck and torso wounds and drove himself to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition.
  • A 40-year-old man went to the same hospital in good condition with a hip wound, and a 28-year-old man was taken there with arm and foot wounds in good condition.
  • Area One detectives are investigating after officers recovered a gun at the scene and reported no arrests.
  • The shooting adds to a run of weekend incidents across Chicago that have strained investigations when quick leads and witness help are limited.