Teen hospitalized after being shot multiple times in Plainfield, Illinois
Arriving officers found the 17-year-old, who suffered multiple gunshots, conscious and breathing, police said.
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Arriving officers found the 17-year-old, who suffered multiple gunshots, conscious and breathing, police said.
The victims were approached on foot by an unknown man who pulled out a gun and fired shots in the victim's direction.
Meeyah Smith, 16, and a 35-year-old man were in the 1200 block of East 83rd Street just before 11 p.m. when Chicago police said they were approached on foot by an unknown man who pulled out a gun and fired shots in their direction.
The victim, whose age was not confirmed, was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
No arrests have been made in either shooting.
The ages of the victims range from 16 to 52.
One of the shootings happened during a large party in an alley. In the other, a 12-year-old boy's family told police they were setting off fireworks when he apparently was hit by a stray bullet.
The girl was shot in the throat and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
This is the fifth mass shooting in the city since Wednesday.
Chicago police said officers responded to Mt. Sinai Hospital for a call of a person shot.
Essian McGinnis, 34, was arrested on Tuesday at O'Hare Airport by members of the Chicago Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force.
Essian McGinnis, 34, was identified as the suspect who fatally shot a 40-year-old man on May 11, in the 7500 block of South Normal Avenue.
The drive-by shooting apparently happened as people left Artis Lounge nightclub following an album release party for rapper Mello Buckzz.
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Chicago police have temporarily shut down the River North restaurant after four people were killed and 14 others were wounded in a drive-by shooting outside, but Reilly wants it closed for good.
Chicago police said around 3:17 a.m., a group of people were standing outside in the 600 block of East 133rd Street, when the four victims were hit by gunfire.
Chicago police said a group of people were standing outside around 3:17 a.m. in the 600 block of East 133rd Street when the four victims were hit by gunfire.
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At least four people were killed and 14 others wounded in a drive-by mass shooting outside a nightclub in Chicago's River North neighborhood on Wednesday night, police said.
The North Lawndale Chamber of Commerce is demanding an apology and accountability from the Chicago Park District, after a lifeguard allegedly shot two teens, killing one of them at Douglass Park last week.
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Rivera's family watched some of the body camera video showing the shooting of their loved one, but their attorney said they were all left with more questions than answers after seeing it.
The North Lawndale Chamber of Commerce is demanding an apology and accountability from the Chicago Park District, after a lifeguard allegedly shot two teens, killing one of them outside the Douglass Park pool last week.
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Police said the victims were getting into a car when four unidentified suspects approached them on foot, pulled out guns, and opened fire.
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Their conditions were unknown, but police said they were stabilized.
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The ages of the victims range from 18 to 55, according to police.
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