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Chicago mass shooting update: What we know so far about deadly shooting at 51st & Calumet; latest details on 5 victims
At least five people were shot near 51st Street and South Calumet Avenue on Chicago's South Side late Thursday.
At least five people were wounded in a mass shooting on Chicago's South Side late Thursday. The shooting took place at the intersection of 51st Street and South Calumet Avenue, on the border of the Bronzeville and Washington Park neighborhoods.
Authorities said four victims were transported to area hospitals, with at least two listed in critical condition.
Investigators have not yet identified a suspect or announced what triggered the gunfire.
Chicago mass shooting: Latest update on victims
CBS Chicago reported that two victims were taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition. Two others were transported to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in serious condition. Authorities have not publicly disclosed the condition of the fifth victim.
Authorities said at least five people suffered gunshot wounds during the incident. Police have not released the victims' identities or ages.
Emergency crews quickly responded to the scene and transported the injured to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Officials have not confirmed whether the victims were targeted or whether multiple shooters may have been involved.
Officials are expected to release additional information as the investigation progresses.
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Social media reports
The latest shooting adds to ongoing concerns over gun violence in Chicago, where authorities continue to investigate multiple incidents involving several victims each year.
One user, Chitown Crime Chasers, on X reported about the shooting near Washington Park and wrote, “CPD found at least 50 rifle casings on scene.”
The user further reported that a group of people were standing on the corner when a black car approached them. The driver inside fired multiple rounds at the group before fleeing east on 51st.
The user wrote, “The shooting occurred around 9:01 pm, Officers responded to calls of several ppl shot on the corner. When they arrived, they found 4 gunshot victims, prompting an EMS PLAN 1.”
However, there is no official confirmation or statement from the Chicago Police Department that HT.com can use to verify this information.
