Tragedy struck a Chicago Lawn neighborhood gathering on Monday afternoon, as a mass shooting left three people dead and five others wounded in an incident police are still trying to unravel. According to ABC7 Chicago, the victims were at a house party on the 3500 block of West 59th Street when gunfire erupted, leading to a rush of police responses around 2 p.m.
Victims, who ranged in age from 20 to 35, ranged, suffered injuries — from a 25-year-old man shot in the leg to a 27-year-old woman, who was shot in the head and critically injured. All were transported to area hospitals, some in critical condition while others are listed in good condition, the fatal shootings included a 26-year-old man found deceased at the scene and another man pronounced dead at Advocate Christ Hospital, as reported by CBS News Chicago. As evening encroached, officers canvassed the area for evidence and witness accounts, while details remained scant regarding potential suspects or motives, and a chilling scene unfolded as children had to walk past the crime tape and decorations marred by tragedy upon being dismissed from a nearby school.
While a motive has not yet been determined, and no suspects are in custody, testimony from locals paints the house as a frequent host of large parties. One neighbor, El Towers, recounted to ABC 7 Chicago, "You hear music and people coming in and out, like, smoking and with, like, drinks in their hands," El Towers said. "It was, like, over 20 people," El Towers added. CPD Deputy Chief Jon Hein assured the public with resolve, "We are going to solve this crime and find the individuals that are responsible for this heinous, terrible, incident."
