13 Injured in Chicago Drive-By Shooting on Juneteenth Holiday
Quick Look
- At least 13 people were injured in a suspected drive-by shooting targeting a holiday crowd in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood on Juneteenth.
- A red SUV approached a large group, and two individuals opened fire.
- The crime scene had over 100 evidence markers, indicating extensive gunfire.
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Why It Matters
At least 13 people were injured in a suspected drive-by shooting that targeted a holiday crowd in Chicago on Friday night. The incident took place on Juneteenth, a holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the US.
At least 13 people were injured in a suspected drive-by shooting that targeted a holiday crowd in Chicago on Friday night, CBS News has reported.
The incident took place on Juneteenth, a holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the US.
At around 11 PM, a red SUV drove up to a large group of people in Roseland on the city’s South Side, and two people inside began shooting into the crowd, Chicago Police said, according to CBS News.
A 26-year-old woman in critical condition is being treated at the University of Chicago Hospital, it added.
The crime scene is littered with at least 100 evidence markers, while multiple cars and a bus stop were hit by gunfire, the outlet reported. The number of evidence markers suggests that roughly 100 rounds may have been fired.
Detectives are investigating, CBS said.
At least four people have been killed and at least nine others injured in separate shootings across the city since Friday night, ABC 7 Chicago reported.
Open Questions
- Who was responsible for the shooting?
- What was the motive behind the attack?
- Are there any suspects in custody?
