7 hurt in West Englewood shooting, Chicago police say

Tuesday, April 6, 2021
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Seven people were shot on Chicago's South Side Monday night.

Police said the victims were involved in a fight on a sidewalk at 68th and South Justine in West Englewood when shots were fired just after 11 p.m.
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The victims are six men and one woman, ranging in age from 18 to 39.

A 21-year-old man was struck in the right foot and a 34-year-old man was grazed by a bullet on his right foot, police said. They were both taken to Holy Cross Hospital in fair condition.

A 44-year-old man was struck in the right arm, a 39-year-old woman was struck in the left arm and abdomen, and a 28-year-old man was struck in the torso, police said. They were all taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where the 44-year-old and the 28-year-old are in fair condition, and the 39-year-old is in serious condition.

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An 18-year-old man was struck in the left foot, left arm, and taken to Christ Medical Center in fair condition, police said.
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An additional victim, a 31-year-old man, walked into Ingalls hospital in Harvey with a gunshot wound to the leg and is in good condition.



Police said no one is in custody.

Area One detectives are investigating.

Sun-Times Media contributed to this report.

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