CHICAGO — Authorities are investigating a mass shooting that left five older adults injured Monday afternoon on the city’s South Side, according to the Chicago Fire Department (CFD).
The incident occurred near the intersection of East 43rd Street and South Cottage Grove Avenue just before 3:30 p.m., when Chicago police responded to reports of gunfire in the 700 block of East 43rd Street.
Upon arrival, officers discovered five victims — all between the ages of 67 and 76 — suffering from gunshot wounds.
According to CFD, one male was found lying on the ground with serious injuries, a female sustained gunshot wounds to the back and neck, another male was shot in the left arm, and a fourth victim suffered a wound to the elbow.
Three of the victims were transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center in serious-to-critical condition.
A fourth victim was also taken to the same hospital in fair condition, while the fifth victim was transported to Provident Hospital in good condition.
Police have not released any suspect information, and no arrests have been made at this time.
Investigators are urging anyone with information to submit anonymous tips online at cpdtip.org.
