3 shot, 1 critically in Back of the Yards neighborhood, Chicago police say

Sunday, May 3, 2026 5:38AM CT
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police are investigating a triple shooting that involved two teenagers on Saturday.



The shooting happened at about 11:49 p.m. in the 5000-Block of S. Hoyne Avenue, according to CPD.

CPD said the victims were standing outside when they heard gunshots and felt pain.

A 20-year-old man was shot in the chest; he was taken to the University of Chicago in critical condition.



A 16-year-old boy was shot in the left leg; he was taken to a hospital and is expected to be OK.

CPD said an 18-year-old man was shot in the right shoulder; he was taken to a hospital and is expected to be OK.

No other injuries were reported. Chicago police are investigating.

Nobody is in custody.

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