On a tense Wednesday evening on Chicago’s South Side, multiple people were shot in the Woodlawn neighborhood after gunfire broke out in the 6600 block of South Stony Island Avenue, according to police. Officers responding to reports of shots fired found several victims, who were taken to nearby hospitals. The exact timing of the gunfire and what led up to it remained unclear as detectives worked to secure multiple scenes.
As reported by the Chicago Tribune, Chicago police said Area detectives were assigned to the case and were still trying to determine where the shots came from and how the incident unfolded. The Tribune added that victims were transported to multiple hospitals and that detectives were canvassing the neighborhood for witnesses and surveillance footage.
Chicago Fire Department sources told CBS Chicago the shooting happened at or near a BP gas station in the 6600 block of South Stony Island. Some of the wounded reportedly made their own way to the Engine 63 firehouse for help before being taken to hospitals, and CFD crews provided aid at that location. Officials did not immediately release information on the victims’ conditions.
Woodlawn's recent crime reports
The shooting comes on the heels of a series of unsettling incidents in Woodlawn that have left neighbors and community groups worried. Earlier this month, dating-app gunpoint robberies were reported on the same 6600 block, reinforcing law enforcement appeals for video evidence and community tips.
Police response and investigation
Police did not immediately announce any arrests, and officers told the Tribune the case remains active as investigators process multiple scenes. Detectives are asking anyone with information or surveillance footage to contact Chicago police as they work to piece together a timeline and identify suspects.
This is a developing story. Authorities say they will release more details on the victims, potential suspects, and any charges when that information becomes available, and this article will be updated as new information is released.
