Chicago crime overnight: River North, Roseland shootings leave 2 dead; 3 wounded, man stabbed
Chicago crime: Man killed in River North shooting
Chicago police are investigating a deadly River North shooting that happened overnight.
CHICAGO - Two people were killed and three others were wounded in separate shootings across Chicago overnight, and another man was critically injured in a stabbing, according to police.
What we know:
The first shooting happened around 11:33 p.m. Tuesday in the 900 block of West 76th Street in the city's Gresham neighborhood.
Police said a 24-year-old woman got into an argument with a man she knew. She then got into her car and as she drove away, the man fired shots toward her vehicle. A short time later, she realized she had been grazed in the right shoulder. She was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition.
Just minutes later, around 11:35 p.m., officers found a 22-year-old man lying on the ground with a gunshot wound to the head in the 700 block of East 31st Drive in Bronzeville.
Police said officers gave the man first aid before paramedics took him to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition.
Around 1:22 a.m. Wednesday, officers found a 26-year-old man with stab wounds to his chest and shoulder in the 6200 block of North Oakley Avenue in West Rogers Park. He was taken to St. Francis Hospital in critical condition.
About 3:20 a.m., a 30-year-old man and a 65-year-old man were outside in the 500 block of North State Street in River North when they heard gunfire and realized they had been shot.
The 30-year-old man suffered multiple gunshot wounds to his body and was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in critical condition. He later died.
The 65-year-old man was shot twice in the foot and was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in fair condition.
Less than an hour later, around 4 a.m., officers found a man inside a home in the 10700 block of South Langley Avenue in Roseland with gunshot wounds to his body. He died at the scene.
What they're saying:
Alderman Brendan Reilly released a statement on the River North shooting, saying in part:
"At approximately 3:20 a.m. Wednesday at State and Grand in the River North neighborhood, five hooded and masked gunmen exited a matte gray Honda Accord. Two offenders were armed with long-guns and the others with handguns and opened fire.
"CPD investigators have recovered dozens of rounds of spent shell-casings at the crime scene.
"Following the shooting, the gunmen fled westbound in the Honda. The vehicle was displaying stolen license plates, at the time. I have also received an update from CPD that the Honda has recently been recovered on the West side, where it was set on fire.
"The targeted (now deceased) individual was a gang member and convicted felon with a history of drug dealing and gun crimes in the area, as well as conflicts with rival gangs. This was not the first time the individual has been the target of a gang-related shooting.
"Though this was a gang-on-gang targeted "hit" and not a random act – I have spoken with 18th District Police Commander Bielfeldt to request an increased late-hour police presence in downtown Chicago during the summer months and especially heading into the July 4th weekend.
"Commander Bielfeldt has promised Chicago Police will have a very significant presence in the downtown neighborhoods, along the Lakefront and at Navy Pier for the fireworks display and throughout the July 4th long weekend.
"Gun violence downtown is totally unacceptable - just as should be unacceptable in any of Chicago’s neighborhoods. The brave women and men who serve in the Chicago Police Department are working hard to protect our communities. Like all downtown residents, I am grateful for their service and hard work. But we need a greater presence overnight.
"CPD’s resources are spread thin, but it is critically important we ensure the Central Business District - with its tens of thousands of tourists and tens of thousands of residents – has adequate police resources assigned to keep our downtown safe. I will continue to work closely with my colleagues, Aldermen Hopkins and Conway, in our efforts to secure a more significant overnight police presence in downtown Chicago this summer."
What we don't know:
Police have not released information about possible suspects or what led to the Bronzeville and Roseland shootings, as well as the West Rogers Park stabbing.
The identities of the men killed in the River North and Roseland shootings have not been released.
What's next:
Area detectives are investigating the shootings and stabbing. No arrests have been announced.
The Source: The information in this story came from the Chicago Police Department.