Four Injured in Shooting Near Chicago Hospital
Police responded to a shooting incident on Sunday morning that resulted in four victims sustaining gunshot wounds and being transported to local hospitals.
Four individuals were injured in a shooting that occurred near Loretto Hospital in Chicago early Sunday morning, according to police. The victims sustained gunshot wounds and sought medical attention at local hospitals.
Authorities responded to a call about a shooting in the 600 block of South Central Avenue. Police reported that a 45-year-old man was standing on the sidewalk when an unidentified assailant in an SUV pulled up and fired multiple shots, striking the man. He is currently in critical condition at Mt. Sinai Hospital.
Three other victims arrived at hospitals with gunshot wounds. A 39-year-old woman, shot in the chest, self-transported to Loretto Hospital and is in good condition. A 30-year-old man, with wounds to his neck and left shoulder, also self-transported to Loretto Hospital and is in good condition. The fourth victim, a 28-year-old man, self-transported to Stroger Hospital with two gunshot wounds to the face and is also in good condition.
Area Four Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. No further details were immediately available.