3 shot, 1 critically hurt, on Chicago’s North Side near bar, police say

Police searching for suspect in Irving Park shooting

Three people shot at a bar in the Irving Park neighborhood.  Police are still looking for the shooter who is reportedly a woman.  Joanie Lum is live at the scene, 

CHICAGO - Three people were shot and injured, one critically, outside a bar on Chicago’s North Side early Sunday morning.

What we know:

Officers responded to the 2900 block of W. Irving Park Road around 2:47 a.m. for the shooting, according to the Chicago Police Department.

Three male victims were standing outside when an unknown female offender fired at them from a distance, police said.

A 31-year-old man was shot in the right calf. He was taken to St. Francis Hospital in fair condition.

A 37-year-old man was shot multiple times and was taken to Illinois Masonic Hospital. He was listed in critical condition.

A 38-year-old man was shot in the leg. He was taken to Illinois Masonic Hospital in fair condition.

Police shut down part of Irving Park Road for the investigation. They found at least 10 shell casings on the street east of Richmond.

Police say the shooter was a female, who opened fire from some distance and then ran off.

Police could be heard on scanner audio saying the female was heavy set, wearing black.

What we don't know:

It was unclear what led to the incident. It was unclear if the offender had fled or had been arrested. 

Area detectives are investigating.