Four people were wounded in a shooting Wednesday afternoon in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood, according to Chicago Fire Department officials.
The incident occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m. near the intersection of West 26th Street and South Saint Louis Avenue. Emergency responders arrived at the scene and provided immediate medical assistance to multiple victims.
A Chicago Fire Department spokesperson confirmed that three individuals were transported to local hospitals. Their conditions were reported as one in fair to serious condition, one in serious to critical condition, and one in grave condition. A fourth victim independently sought medical treatment at a hospital; their condition has not yet been released.
Chicago Police Department officials have not yet provided additional details regarding the circumstances leading up to the shooting, and no information about possible suspects has been made public at this time. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to determine what occurred in the moments before the incident.
The shooting adds to ongoing concerns about gun violence in the area, though officials have not indicated whether this incident was targeted or random. Community members are encouraged to provide any information that may assist investigators.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police immediately.
