Two men were wounded in a shooting on Monday night in the residential neighborhood of Evanston, Illinois. According to CBS News Chicago, the incident took place on the 1700 block of Dempster Street around 8:30 p.m., prompting a swift response from local law enforcement.
The victims, upon discovery by the officers, immediately received medical attention and were transported to nearby hospitals. Evanston Police Cmdr. Ryan Glew indicated that the conditions of the individuals were unknown as of Monday night, but they were alive at that time. "Several rounds were fired," Glew said, not specifying how many weapons might have been involved, the statement was obtained by CBS News Chicago.
Additional details have been scarce, and officials remain tight-lipped about the shooting’s surrounding circumstances, while community members are left with questions and concerns. In contrast, emergency services were quick to stabilize the victims, as confirmed by the Chicago Sun-Times.
