15-year-old shot in neck, 5 others hurt in shooting on Chicago's Northwest Side

2024-12-24 02:44:57 source: category:Contact-us

Six people were injured, including a 15-year-old girl shot in the neck, in an early Monday morning shooting in Chicago, police said.

Officers responded to the shooting in West Humboldt Park on the city's Northwest Side about 12:45 a.m. Officer Peggy Benz, a Chicago Police Department spokesperson told USA TODAY.

Arriving officers found the girl suffering serious injuries and she was transported to a hospital in serious condition.

As of mid Monday morning the shooting suspect remained at large, Benz confirmed.

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Four adults shot, one woman suffered broken foot

Also injured in the shooting:

  • An 18-year-old woman shot twice in the back
  • A 19-year-old woman shot in the arm
  • A 25-year-old man shot in the buttocks
  • A 35-year-old man shot in the foot

All four adults were taken to the hospital and listed in fair condition, police said.

A 33-year-old woman also suffered a broken ankle in the melee and was also taken to an area hospital for treatment.

A preliminary investigation indicated the shooting suspected fled the scene on foot after shooting the victims.

Motive in shooting under investigation

A motive in the shooting was not immediately known.

As of mid Monday morning no arrest had been made in the case.

The shooting remained under investigation Monday.

Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X @nataliealund.

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