Chicago, IL 9 hours ago. CHICAGO (CBS) -- Two people were killed and seven more were injured Tuesday evening in a shooting in Washington Park. A 24-year-old man was shot several times in the body and died at the scene. Area 1 Detectives are investigating. Tipsters can call 833-408-0069, and can remain anonymous. His son was killed in 2005. All Rights Reserved. A 30-year-old man was shot in his left shin, a 39-year-old man was shot in the right ankle, a 27-year-old woman suffered a gunshot wound to the upper left thigh and a 22-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to his left elbow. Police are offering a $15,000 reward for information in connection with the shooting. And this had nothing to do with the circus. Around 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, police responded to. RELATED: Chicago shootings injure several teens this weekend in Gresham, Marquette Park: CPD. One of the two men who died has been identified as Lionel Coward, 43, according to the Cook County medical examiners office. Coach Ezra Hendrickson, Fire looking to prove doubters wrong, Baseball quiz: Remember what happened after Jackie, Kahleah Copper: Precious mettle for the new-look Sky. A 25-year-old man was shot several times in the legs and suffered a graze wound to the head. This is madness. A mass shooting in Washington Park that killed two people and wounded seven was likely caused by "a personal conflict with gang affiliations," Chicago's top cop said Wednesday as investigators continued to piece together what happened. According to the medical examiners office and police, he was pronounced deceased at 9:55 p.m. after suffering multiple gunshot wounds to his body. Shauntina Johnson, 42, is a longtime friend and mother of Cowards 17-year-old son, also named Lionel. They were taken to University of Chicago Medical Center and Comer Childrens Hospital, according to police spokesman Tom Ahern. Chicago police say a ShotSpotter alert was triggered. 1:31 At least nine people were shot, two of them fatally, Tuesday in Chicago's Washington Park, according to police. The 40-year-old was traveling in her car around 12:02 a.m. when. Thank God it didn't hit him in the upper area or he probably wouldn't have made it," Anderson said. CHICAGO WASHINGTON PARK CHICAGO SHOOTING GAS STATION CHICAGO VIOLENCE MAN KILLED. The boy was later pronounced dead at Comer Childrens Hospital. The driver of the Kia was killed. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. Check back with ABC7 for updates. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Ten people were shot, two fatally, on Tuesday evening in Washington Park, Chicago police said. I know there is not an hour or second that goes by that I don't think about my own loved one," Hall said. She started her job at Beasley Academy on the city's South Side in 2016 and . Sobbing, Johnson said: I love him and I miss him and its hard. CHICAGO (WLS) -- At least seven people were shot, one of them fatally, in Washington Park Tuesday evening, Chicago police said. The boy was among at least 3 people shot and killed in Chicago over the weekend. He drove for Uber Eats and DoorDash, according to his son, and he also owned an up and coming T-shirt making business, which he was excited about. #ChicagoPolice pic.twitter.com/BhvQ77CLE1, First published on January 1, 2023 / 2:26 PM. 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Four teens in a silver Kia that was reported stolen Friday came under fire from someone in another vehicle on Prairie Avenue and 57th Street on Sunday afternoon. Police initially said nine people were shot, but later learned of a tenth. Three other men were also shot. "They're food deserts. Chicago Tribune editors' top story picks, delivered to your inbox each afternoon. According to CPD, two groups were at the park when an altercation ensued. Police said the victims are teens ranging in age from 14 to17 years old. She is thankful he is going to be OK. "He is talking and everything, but he has a pacemaker. A total of seven people were shot, and one of them died, CPD said. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune). No arrests in fatal shooting in Washington Park Chicago police said they found 43 shell casings from a deadly shooting that erupted Tuesday night in Washington Park. The results of that poll, in a word: Oof. Area Central detectives are handling the investigation. Police said a 43-year-old man was shot in the back of the head and taken to University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. A second male victim, 39, sustained a gunshot wound to the ankle and was transported to a nearby hospital, also in good condition. Lionel Coward, 43, suffered a gunshot wound in the back of the head, according to police and the Cook County medical examiners office. WATCH: Chicago police update on Washington Park shooting. Two Chicago police officers comfort a distraught woman after a fatal double shooting in the 5400 block of South Wabash Avenue on June 28, 2017, in the Washington Park neighborhood. CHICAGO Five people were wounded in a shooting in the city's Washington Park neighborhood. A 24-year-old man suffered several gunshot wounds to the torso and legs. The other victims that paramedics transported to UChicago Medicine were all listed in good condition. "We must all come together and stop this. Chicago police say a ShotSpotter alert was triggered at approximately 7:45 p.m. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Ten people were shot, two fatally, on Tuesday evening in Washington Park, Chicago police said. Police investigate the scene where four teens were shot near East 57th Street and South Prairie Avenue in Washington Park on Sunday. He was a happy fun-loving person, Johnson said. I was taller though, said Lionel, who is 6-foot-5. CHICAGO Chicago police say two people are dead and seven others are wounded following an altercation between two groups in Washington Park. Chicago shooting: 2 men shot inside alley in Irving Park. According to authorities, nine people in total were shot, two fatally. Lionel Coward, 43, and Khalil Denny, 19 were the two men killed. Chicago police officers work the scene where multiple people were shot in Washington Park, Sept. 13, 2022. Harold Hall knows all too well the pain that comes with these types of shootings. A $15,000 reward is available for information leading to arrests. According to Chicago Fire Department officials, at least three individuals were taken to area hospitals in critical condition. There was a show, according to the official website, scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday. One teen is dead and three others were wounded in a shooting Sunday afternoon on the city's South Side, Chicago police said. A 30-year-old man was shot in the left shin, a 39-year-old man was shot in the right ankle, a 27-year-old woman was shot in the upper left thigh, and a 22-year-old man was shot twice in the left elbow, police said. CHICAGO (WLS) -- A 65-year-old gas station employee was caught in the crossfire early Friday morning when someone sprayed bullets into a Go Lo vestibule on Chicago's South Side. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. The . The shooting happened in the 300 block of East 57th Street around 1 p.m. Chicago Police Deputy Chief Chris Papaioannou said four teens were riding in a stolen silver Kia when another vehicle pulled up and fired several shots into the vehicle, striking each of the occupants. He was a hard worker, according to Johnson and Lionel, who were on a group phone call with the Tribune. He was transported in serious condition to Stroger. He has not yet been identified by the Cook County medical examiner's office. The other man who died a 20-year-old was initially taken to UChicago Medicine in critical condition. Drive-by shooting in Washington Park leaves 16-year-old boy wounded The boy was near the sidewalk on the 6000 block of South Prairie around 3:15 p.m., when a vehicle pulled up and someone. Just after midnight, police responded to a call of shots. Police are offering a $15,000 reward to anyone with information that can lead to the arrest and conviction of any of the shooters. Chicago police officers work at the scene where several people were shot in Washington Park on Sept. 13, 2022. He was found in critical condition by emergency responders and later died. No one is in custody as Area One detectives investigate. Cowards birthday was coming up at the end of the month. CHICAGO (CBS) One teen is dead and three others are wounded following a shooting in the Washington Park neighborhood on New Year's Day. "Its another tragic incident," Melean said. Downstate judge rules assault weapons ban violates state constitution, Tom Sizemore dead at 61 after suffering brain aneurysm, 'I need you to kill me': Alex Murdaugh's botched suicide attempt. No immediate update was given on the condition of the remaining victims in the shooting. David Scott, 65, was shot five times. The cars continued north as the gunman continued firing at the victims, police said. Officers responded to reports of multiple shots fired at 7:40 p.m.. CHICAGO (CBS) - One teen is dead and three others are wounded following a shooting in the Washington Park neighborhood on New Year's Day. Additional details to follow. The Sun-Times Media Wire contributed to this report. 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The Washington Park shooting happened around 1:05 a.m. in the 6100 block of South Wabash when a car drove by a group of people and someone inside began firing, according to Chicago police. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. According to the medical examiner, Khalil Denny, 19, was shot multiple times and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he died. Adele Jones, the 15-year-old driver of the Kia, died, Papaioannou said. Chicago police said their preliminary investigations. Police are offering a $15,000 reward for information in connection with the shooting. Hed bring me out to eat and brought clothes for me, Lionel said, including T-shirts that his dad designed. A Chicago shooting left five people shot in Washington Park near Michigan Avenue and 63rd Street on the city's South Side, the police department said. A 19-year-old man was shot in the upper right shoulder and self-transported to Insight Hospital in good condition, police said. Police said a man and woman were found with . A man, 30, was shot in the left shin and listed in good condition; a man, 39, was struck in the right ankle and was listed in good condition; a woman, 27, was struck in the upper left thigh and was listed in good condition; a 22-year-old man was struck in the left elbow and listed in good condition. Janette Wilson of Rainbow PUSH. They say what the community needs most is investment. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Its going to take a toll on me and his son.. Multiple shots were fired by both groups. Its going to be hard to deal with my son myself. He was able to tell his wife, Angie Anderson, what happened. Track crime and safety in your neighborhood. Torrence Cooks,. Chicago police said their preliminary investigations shows that two groups of people were involved in a "personal altercation" around 7:45 p.m. in the park. At 11:16 p.m., that victim was later pronounced dead as a result of his injuries. It's nonsense. A 20-year-old man was shot multiple times in the body and taken to University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition. Police said they're looking into whether the. "He said they walked in shooting at some more guys holding the door open and they were shooting at the other guys. Police initially said a total of seven people were shot, and one of them died, but later said that two more victims self-transported to University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition, CPD said. Washington Park shooting toll rises to 10 shot, 2 fatally, Chicago police say 6 September 16, 2022, 5:53 PM Chicago police said their preliminary investigations shows that two groups of. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE. Police look for evidence at the scene where four teens were shot near East 57th Street and South Prairie Street in Washington Park on Sunday. They have not yet released a motive for the shooting. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. A Chicago shooting in Washington Park injured 6 people and killed a seventh person Tuesday evening, CPD said. His father was generous and would bring him shoes, food, and clothes, said Lionel, who is heading into his last year of high school. The 31-year-old was . Updated on: January 1, 2023 / 6:32 PM Four men were shot. 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Officers were still canvassing the area for clues Sunday evening. CPD responded to a ShotSpotter alert around 1 p.m. in the 5600-block of . They saw each other often. One teen killed, three others hurt in Washington Park shooting. They were both tall. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. Robinson was revered for breaking the color barrier, but dont forget about those who followed. "We believe people have information on who the shooters were,. Police initially said nine people were shot, but later learned of a tenth victim, a 48-year-old man who self-transported to Elmhurst Hospital in good condition with a graze wound to the back. Washington Park. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Multiple people were shot in a park on Chicago's South Side Tuesday night. After a somewhat-quiet offseason, the Fire are widely picked to finish near the bottom of the Eastern Conference and miss the playoffs again. He was transported to Stroger Hospital, where he was listed in good condition. Officers responded to a ShotSpotter gunshot detection alert about 1 p.m. and found the wounded teens inside the Kia, which had come to rest on a sidewalk in the 5600 block of South Prairie, Papaioannou said. Two groups were in the park at the time of the shooting, and police say an altercation took place that resulted in an eruption of gunfire. All Rights Reserved. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune). BREAKING: Multiple people (4) have been shot in the 300 block of E. 57th St. @ChicagoCAPS02. It's been a violent start to the year in Chicago. / CBS Chicago. Police say that a total of seven individuals were struck by gunfire, with one dying from their injuries. They were all taken by ambulance to the University of Chicago Medical Center. Hall has been spreading the word to stop the violence in this community ever since. CHICAGO (WLS) -- At least five. At 10:28 p.m., the men were . At the scene, police taped off the silver Kia, and more than a dozen shell casings were in the middle of the street, stretching half a block. Chicago on Tuesday saw a violent night when a shooting in Washington Park left at least seven people injured and at least two people dead. Two other victims later showed up at the hospital: A woman, 33, with a graze wound to the upper right arm; and a 46-year-old man with a graze wound to the right calf. While an investigation remains in its early stages, a witness said they heard more than two dozen shots erupt at that time. The shooting occurred at 5531 South King Drive around 7:46 p.m. in Washington Park, Deputy Chief Fred Melean said during a news conference at the nearby University of Chicago Medical Center. We also wanted to know or did we? Police said a 43-year-old man was shot in the back of the head and taken to University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Though Lionel lived with his mom, the father and son would often play basketball together and enjoyed barbecuing together. All Rights Reserved. 1 CHICAGO (CBS) -- Two people were killed and seven more were injured Tuesday evening in a shooting in Washington Park. A $15,000 reward is being offered for information about the shooting. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. Five people were slain in shootings in Chicago on New Years Day, police say. He has yet to be identified. INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood. The other teens in the car, all male, were ages 14, 15, and 17. Johnson didnt know much about what happened in the park but said Coward was with his best friend, who was shot in the arm during the attack, she said. The block is normally quiet and doesnt see this type of violence, she said. A 19-year-old man went to Insight Hospital with a wound to the right shoulder. Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune/TNS Chicago police. The shooting took place toward the north end of the park near. CHICAGO - A man was fatally shot during an argument Tuesday morning in the Washington Park neighborhood. At approximately 7:26 p.m . The 17-year-old and his dad were close, according to Lionel, who was in another state when the attack happened but heard of his fathers death on the news. Washington Park is hosting UniverSoul Circus, but there was not a performance Tuesday night. It was unclear if the occupants of the cars had interacted before the shooting. Three other men were shot at the gas station. A 30-year-old man was shot in the left shin, a 39-year-old man was shot in the right ankle, a 27-year-old woman was shot in the upper left thigh, and a 22-year-old man was shot twice in the left elbow, police said. Police believe all of the victims were in the two groups involved in the altercation. A 19-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the right shoulder and took himself to Insight Hospital in good condition, police said. Two of them were killed. He suffered a gunshot wound to the back of the head and was pronounced dead at 8:42 p.m. at UChicago Medicine. Two people were killed and seven were injured. Two people were killed and seven others injured in a shooting Tuesday night in Washington Park, according to Chicago police. The shooting was likely caused by "a personal conflict with gang affiliations," Chicagos top cop said Wednesday as investigators continued to piece together what happened. There's something we can do," one neighbor said. 3 days ago. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Officials during a press conference late Tuesday said a verbal altercation between two groups at the park escalated and that the two groups fired multiple shots at each other, resulting several people shot. "The circus was not in operation today. Downstate judge rules assault weapons ban violates state constitution, Tom Sizemore dead at 61 after suffering brain aneurysm, 'I need you to kill me': Alex Murdaugh's botched suicide attempt. More than 30 shell casings were recovered, a law enforcement source said. CPD responded to a ShotSpotter alert around 1 p.m. in the 5600-block of South Praire in the city's Washington Park neighborhood, according to officials. PIO in route. Source of the news , twitter / telegram channel : #ABC7Chicago ( see "Direct link to source" ) Illinois Tradewars Police later said that two additional victims, a 33-year-old female and a 46-year-old male also suffered gunshot wounds; the female sustained a gunshot to the arm, and the male sustained a graze wound to the leg. They're deserts of resources, their schools are under-resourced, underfunded.". The district, which stretches from Bronzeville to Woodlawn, saw 122 shootings and 31 murders in 2022 through Dec. 25,a 16% drop in shootings and 21% decline in murders over last year, according to police statistics. Police also said the victims' vehicle was stolen on Dec. 30. The 31-year-old was arguing with someone he didn't know around 10 a.m. in the 6000 block of South Indiana Avenue when the suspect began to shoot in his direction, police said. A male, 30, sustained a gunshot wound to the leg and was transported to a nearby hospital in good condition. One teen was killed and three other teens were injured in a shooting Sunday afternoon near Chicago's Washington Park neighborhood, according to police. A mass shooting at Chicago's Washington Park left two person dead and at least seven others injured Tuesday night, authorities said. Witnesses said a gray, four-door Chevrolet pulled up to the gas station near East 51st Street and South Indiana Avenue in the city's Washington Park neighborhood around 2 a.m. Police said that's when someone got out of the vehicle and opened fire, before getting back in and taking off north on Indiana. More than 40 shell casings but no weapons were recovered, Deenihan said. The group held a balloon release in Washington Park on Wednesday for victims of the mass shooting and called on the Chicago Park District to reinstate its permits for future games. If the circus was operating there would have been more security there," Melean said. No one is currently in custody. A $15,000 reward is being offered for information. Paramedics responded to East 51st Street and South Champlain Avenue and took five men and a woman to UChicago Medicine, according to police. CHICAGO (WLS) -- At least seven people were shot, one of them fatally, in Washington Park Tuesday evening, Chicago police said. A woman who has lived on the block for 23 years said she heard two long bursts of gunfire. Officials during a press conference late Tuesday. CHICAGO -- She's got some great moves! "Violence is a public health crisis," said Bamani Obadele of Acclivus, Inc. "Unfortunately, over the years it's b ecome like a cancer.". No one is currently in custody. A 46-year-old man was killed and two other men sustained injuries in a shooting Saturday evening in the Washington Park neighborhood on Chicago's South Side, police said.