Two people were shot Thursday afternoon in Chicago's Dunning neighborhood, according to witnesses and local video from the scene. Police quickly converged on a residential building on Forest Preserve Avenue near Addison Street, taping off streets around the block as the investigation got underway. Authorities had not immediately released information about the victims' conditions or whether any arrests had been made.
Scene Reported Near Hiawatha Park
Video and reporting showed a large police presence outside the building and caution tape blocking nearby streets, according to CBS Chicago. The outlet reported the incident unfolded on Thursday afternoon and that officials had not released further details at the time. We'll update this story as police provide more information.
Another Shooting This Week
The shooting follows an earlier incident this week in Dunning in which a 24-year-old man was critically wounded during an armed robbery; police said a suspect was taken into custody, as reported by the Chicago Sun-Times. Neighbors had also been warned about a series of burglaries in Portage Park and Dunning earlier this month, according to late-night burglaries, adding to concerns about crime on the Northwest Side.
Police Ask For Tips
Anyone with information about Thursday's shooting is asked to contact police or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com. This is a developing story; we will update with official information as authorities release it.
