Chicago shooting on South Side wounds at least 12 after SUV occupants open fire
At least 12 people were wounded in a Chicago shooting on the South Side after occupants of an SUV opened fire on a street crowd, police said, leaving two men in critical condition. The incident unfolded late Friday and prompted a multi-hospital response as investigators searched for suspects and witnesses.
At least 12 people shot in South Side incident
The Chicago Police Department reported that at least 12 people in a gathered crowd were struck by gunfire when a sport utility vehicle stopped and two people inside began shooting. The vehicle then left the scene, according to the police statement released after the incident.
The wounded included eight men and four women whose ages ranged from 17 to 47, and they were treated across four separate hospitals. Officers said one additional man sustained unspecified injuries but declined medical treatment at the scene.
Suspects fired from an SUV, vehicle fled the scene
Police said the shooters were inside an SUV that departed the South Side neighborhood immediately after the shots were fired. Investigators have not disclosed whether the suspects were later located or apprehended.
Law enforcement sources indicated detectives are reviewing nearby surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses to establish a timeline and track the vehicle’s direction of travel. No motive has been released as detectives continue to piece together the events that led to the Chicago shooting.
Casualties detailed by police and hospitals
Two males were listed in critical condition following the shooting, one of whom suffered a gunshot wound to the thigh, the police statement said. Several others received treatment for multiple gunshot wounds or superficial injuries consistent with shrapnel or grazing wounds.
Officers initially responded to a report of a single shooting and found a woman with two gunshot wounds to her back and a man with four superficial gunshot injuries to his back; both were described as stable. Hospitals receiving the patients confirmed they were treating victims across a range of injuries, from life-threatening to non-critical.
Police response and scene findings
Responding units secured the scene and provided immediate aid while coordinating ambulance transport to local hospitals. Chicago police said investigators were on site to collect evidence, canvass for witnesses and recover any shell casings or ballistic material.
The department emphasized that initial radio calls reported one victim, which later escalated as additional injured people were located in the surrounding area. Officers urged anyone with footage, photographs or information to contact detectives to assist with the investigation.
Investigation underway, appeal to witnesses and community
Detectives have opened a criminal investigation into the shooting and are pursuing leads about the SUV and its occupants. Police asked members of the public to come forward with any mobile phone video, dash-cam footage or details that could identify the vehicle or suspects.
Community leaders and local residents expressed concern about the violence and its impact on public safety in the South Side neighborhood. Authorities said they would increase patrols in the area while investigators work to establish motive and identify those responsible.
The Chicago shooting has prompted renewed calls from local officials for residents to cooperate with law enforcement and for witnesses to provide any information that could help secure arrests. Investigators said they will release further details as they are confirmed and urged anyone with tips to contact the Chicago Police Department’s investigative unit.
Emergency services remained on alert as hospitals continued to treat the wounded and stabilize those in critical condition. Police reiterated their commitment to a full investigation and asked for patience while evidence collection and interviews proceed.
