A tragic mass shooting in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood left one child dead and seven others injured, including three children, during a family gathering on Saturday evening. Chicago police responded to the scene near West 52nd Street and South Damen Avenue after receiving an alert of 18 rounds fired. Officers found multiple victims and provided life-saving care, utilizing tourniquets and chest seals. A 7-year-old girl tragically lost her life after being shot in the head, while a one-year-old boy and a 7-year-old boy remain in critical condition. The adult victims, ranging in age from 19 to 40, are being treated for their injuries. Deputy Chief Don Jerome reported that the shooting was likely gang-related, with witnesses mentioning two shooters on foot. Community members are devastated by the senseless violence that has gripped their neighborhood, as authorities continue to investigate the heartbreaking incident.
Child Killed, 7 Injured in Chicago Gang-Related Shooting, US
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