At least seven teenagers were shot in Chicago on Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning, according to authorities.
One of the shootings in the Little Village area claimed the life of a teenage boy.
The gunshot occurred around 11:11 p.m. in the 2600 block of South Hamlin Avenue.
Ricardo Gomez’s girlfriend and mother meticulously placed candles where the 17-year-old died.
According to friends, Gomez was standing outside waiting for his girlfriend when a car went past and a gunman inside began firing. The youngster was shot in the head and chest, and both died at the nearby hospital.
The teen was taken to Mt Sinai Hospital, where he was subsequently pronounced dead, authorities said.
Pastor Donovan Price, an anti-violence activist, expressed hope that recent violence is not indicative of future events. I just believe that as school resumes, we can all play a role, and if that doesn’t happen, get up,” Pastor Price added. “You can take your kid to school, you can walk your kid to school, you can talk your kid to school, and that can be a thing.”
A separate gunshot in the South Austin neighbourhood on Tuesday night injured three teenagers, according to authorities.
The gunshot occurred around 9:29 p.m. in the 200-block of South Central Avenue.
According to police, the victims were standing outside when a dark-coloured vehicle came by and someone inside fired rounds, striking the teenagers.
An 18-year-old guy was shot and sent to Mt Sinai Hospital, where he was classified in serious condition, police said.
A 16-year-old was shot numerous times and sent to Mt Sinai Hospital, where he was classified in critical condition, police said.
A third victim, a 16-year-old male, was discovered at the site with a graze wound on his arm and refused treatment, according to authorities.
A 16-year-old girl was injured in a separate gunshot in the South Deering neighbourhood, according to police.
The gunshot occurred around 12:37 a.m. in the 10600 block of South Bensley Avenue.
Police said the woman was wounded in the left foot and sent to the University of Chicago Medical Centre, where she was listed in excellent condition. Further information about the shooting was not immediately available.
A 17-year-old teenager is in serious condition after being shot on the Far South Side, according to police.
The gunshot occurred around 10:16 p.m. in the 13200 block of South St Lawrence Avenue.
According to police, a 17-year-old teenager was shot in the legs while standing outdoors. He was taken to Comer Children’s Hospital, where he was classified in serious condition.
A 16-year-old kid was injured in a gunshot in the West Pullman neighbourhood, police said.
The gunshot occurred at approximately 8:23 p.m. in the 11700 block of South Normal Avenue.
According to police, the victim was outside when several suspects got out of a car and opened fire before escaping in it.
The kid was taken to Advocate Christ Hospital in good condition after being injured in the forearm and grazed on the stomach.
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