At least 11 shot, 3 fatally, in weekend gun violence across Chicago, police say | Live updates

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Last updated: Sunday, November 24, 2024 8:15PM GMT
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- At least 11 people have been shot, three fatally, in gun violence across Chicago so far this weekend.

Here are the latest updates.

3:00 PM GMT

2 teens shot, 1 fatally, in Little Village, CPD says

One teenager was killed and another was wounded after a shooting in Little Village Sunday morning, Chicago police said.

The shooting took place at about 1:33 a.m. in the 2600-block of South Avers Avenue. Police said the victims were standing on the sidewalk when shots were fired.

A 16-year-old boy was shot in the abdomen transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he later died, police said. A 15-year-old was shot in the back and transported to Stroger Hospital in good condition, police said.

No one is in custody. Area Four detectives are investigating.

4:00 AM GMT

Woman shot near Macy's store in the Loop, CPD says

A woman was injured Saturday evening after a shooting in the Loop, Chicago fire officials said.

The shooting happened around 8:55 p.m. on a sidewalk in the 0-100 block of West Washington Street, Chicago police said. Police could also be seen investigating at the Macy's store on State Street.

The 19-year-old woman was shot by an unknown male offender while walking with a group of people on the sidewalk, CPD said. She was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital where she was initially listed in critical condition, CFD officials said. Chicago police later said she was in fair condition.

No arrests have been made and no further information was immediately available. Area Three detectives continue to investigate.

Nov 23, 2024, 11:00 AM GMT

Suspect killed, CCL holder food vendor injured in Austin shootout, CPD says

A food vendor with a Concealed-Carry License shot and killed a man who pulled a gun on him Friday night, Chicago police said.

Police said the shooting happened in the South Austin neighborhood's 300-block of South Central Avenue just before 9 p.m.

A 30-year-old man approached a 35-year-old man, who is a food vendor, and there was a brief struggle, police said. Police said the 30-year-old took out a gun, and the 35-year-old, who is a CCL holder, also took out a gun.

There was an exchange of gunfire, and the 30-year-old, who suffered multiple gunshot wounds to his body, was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The 35-year-old food vendor, shot in his right arm, was transported to Stroger Hospital in good condition, police said.

Police said the incident is being investigated as an attempted robbery.