Man critically wounded in drive-by shooting on South Side
Police said the victim was walking on the sidewalk when a black SUV approached, and an unknown suspect fired shots before fleeing the area.
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Police said the victim was walking on the sidewalk when a black SUV approached, and an unknown suspect fired shots before fleeing the area.
"Some cowards took her away from me, just like that."
A Halloween drive-by shooting sent two young boys to the hospital. While their physical scars are healing, the emotional ones are still raw.
Police say the boys, both 17, were walking down the street when an unknown vehicle approached, and an unknown suspect fired shots at the victims.
Family was waiting Sunday evening outside of Comer Children's Hospital for a status update after two of the brothers were rushed into surgery in critical condition.
The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced dead on the scene.
Faith and community leaders in the Lawndale community gathered following Monday night's mass shooting on Polk and California.
Faith and community leaders in the Lawndale community gathered following Monday night's mass shooting on Polk and California.
Police said Both victims were walking when a grey vehicle approached and an unknown Suspect from the car began firing shots in the victim's direction.
Police said the boy was walking on the sidewalk with his father along with another male and child when an occupant in a red sedan fired shots.
Investigators found more than 30 shell casings at the scene.
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