6 shot, 1 fatally, within minutes in Englewood shootings

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Six people were shot, one fatally, in two separate shootings that occurred within ten minutes of each other in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood.

The shootings took place only five blocks apart late Tuesday night.

Around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, police said three women were reportedly fighting near West 75th Street and South Stewart Avenue when a man ran up to the group and started shooting.

All three women were wounded. Police said the gunman got away in a dark-colored SUV.

A 34-year-old woman was taken to Stroger Hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 12:49 a.m. The Cook County medical examiner's office identified her as Lucille T. Barnes, of the 7500-block of South Eggleston Avenue.

A 25-year-old woman was also taken to Stroger, where she is listed in stable condition. A 22-year-old woman was transported to Advocate Christ Hospital, where she is also listed in stable condition.

Around 11:40 p.m., a 14-year-old girl was standing in front of a home near West 80th Street and South Stewart Avenue with her 41-year-old mother and a 16-year-old boy, when police said a white car drove by and opened fire.

The girl was shot in the back. A bullet struck her mother in the shoulder. The boy was wounded in his arm and chest.

The girl was taken to Comer Children's Hospital, where her condition stabilized. Her mother and the teen boy were taken to Stroger Hospital, where the woman's condition stabilized and the boy is listed in good condition.

No one is in custody for either shooting.

Area South detectives have not linked the two shootings. They said it is too early in the investigation.

They have not said whether the victims were targeted or whether the shootings were gang-related.

Chicago police plan to increase patrols as the Fourth of July holiday weekend approaches. The Chicago Tribune reports thousands of officers will work extended hours to control potential violence.