8 shot, 3 fatally, on SW Side: Chicago police

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Eight people were shot, three fatally, Monday afternoon inside a home on Chicago's Southwest Side, Chicago police said.

CFD was called to the scene in the 3500-block of West 59th Street in the city's Chicago Lawn neighborhood just after 2:10 p.m. for multiple people shot, officials said.

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At least two were dead when emergency crews arrived.

The three who died were men, police said.

Three people are in serious-to-critical condition, fire officials said.

Two people were taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center and one to University of Chicago Medical Center.

Another victim was taken to Mt. Sinai hospital in fair-to-serious condition.

In all, four women were shot, and four men were shot, police said.

The victims ranged in age from 20 to 35, CPD said.

Officials did not provide any other information about the victims.

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It was not immediately clear what led up to the shooting.

Chopper 7 was over the scene about 3 p.m. There is a massive emergency response in the area, and roads appear to be blocked off.

Chicago police officers have been seen going inside a home on West 59th near St. Louis Avenue.

Community activist Pastor Donovan Price commonly responds to shooting scenes.

He said this one is even more tragic during the holiday season.

A neighbor said a party was going on, and more than a dozen people were going in and out of the house before multiple shots were heard.

This is a developing story; check back with ABC7 Chicago for updates.

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