3 students shot near Chicago Bulls College Prep, officials say

3 students shot near Chicago Bulls College Prep

Three students were shot near Bulls College Prep on Chicago’s Near West Side Friday. Heres what we know so far.

CHICAGO - Three teenage students were shot Friday afternoon near a West Side high school and taken to the hospital, according to officials.

What we know:

Chicago police said a 16-year-old boy, a 15-year-old girl, and a 15-year-old boy were standing on a sidewalk in the 200 block of South Hoyne Avenue at about 2:45 p.m. when someone fired multiple shots in their direction.

The 16-year-old boy was shot in the lower back and taken to Stroger Hospital in serious condition. The 15-year-old girl was shot in the left leg and the 15-year-old boy in the right leg. Both were listed in good condition; the boy self-transported to the hospital.

The shooting happened near Chicago Bulls College Prep high school, which is located in the 2000 block of West Adams Street.

What they're saying:

A school spokesperson released a statement following the shooting.

"We are heartbroken to confirm that three of our Bulls College Prep students were injured in a shooting that occurred off campus, over an hour after dismissal today. The students are currently receiving medical attention at a nearby hospital. We are in close contact with their families and are doing everything we can to provide them with our full support during this difficult time. We are working closely with local authorities as they investigate the incident. When students return on Monday, we will have additional social-emotional supports available for students and staff, including access to grief and crisis response professionals."

What we don't know:

Police have not said what may have led to the shooting.

Officials have not released any suspect information, and no one is currently in custody.

What's next:

Area Three detectives are investigating. Police said updates will be provided as the investigation develops.