A 17-year-old boy was charged with wounding another teenager in a shooting June 1, 2021, in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. | Sun-Times file photo
The shooting last week sparked a community meeting where neighbors demanded more safety measures at the North Side park.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with shooting into a crowd of people last week in Oz Park and wounding a teenager.
The boy opened fire in the park in the 2000 block of North Burling Street about 7:30 p.m. June 1, Chicago police said. A boy, also 17, suffered a graze wound, according to police.
The shooter was found nearby in the 900 block of West Armitage Avenue and taken into custody, police said. A Smith & Wesson handgun was also recovered, according to police.
The boy faces aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a firearm and aggravated discharge of a firearm, police said.
During the meeting, residents told Ald. Michele Smith (43rd) and 18th District police officers they’ve had concerns for years and complained of groups of minors drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana in the park.
The Chicago Police Department said it would add more foot patrols and surveillance cameras in the area.
Police investigate the scene where a 9-year-old boy was grazed with a bullet to the head at W 54th St and S Morgan St in Back of Yards, Tuesday, June 8, 2021. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
In another attack, a man was fatally shot in a drive-by in the 3800 block of South Wells Street.
Fourteen people were shot in Chicago Tuesday, including a 9-year-old grazed in the head in Back of the Yards, three men wounded in a drive-by in Englewood, and two other men shot while riding in a car in Princeton Park.
The lone fatal shooting occurred around 1 p.m. in the 3800 block of South Wells Street in Wentworth Gardens, Chicago police said.
A car approached and someone inside opened fire, hitting the 27-year-old in the head. He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, police said.
Other shootings:
— Two men were shot and seriously wounded while riding in a car in Princeton Park on the South Side. The men, both 25, were attacked about 9:35 p.m. in the 300 block of West 95th Street, according to police. The car crashed into a tree in the 9300 block of South Harvard Avenue, where emergency crews responded. One man was struck in the back and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center. The other man suffered gunshot wounds to the side of his body and both legs and was transported to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. Both men were listed in serious condition.
— About an hour earlier, three men were wounded in a drive-by shooting in Englewood on the South Side. The men were outside a home in the 6100 block of South Green Street just before 8 p.m. when a car approached and someone inside began firing, police said. A 30-year-old man was struck in the back and listed in serious condition at Stroger Hospital. Another man, 34, was also struck in the back and a man, 40, suffered a gunshot wound to the leg. Both men were taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition.
— A 9-year-old boy was grazed by a bullet near his home in Back of the Yards on the South Side. The shooting happened just before 7 p.m. in the 5400 block of South Morgan Street, police said. The boy had been playing in the front yard when his mother found him bleeding and rushed him to Comer Children’s Hospital, according to community activist Andrew Holmes. He suffered a graze wound to the head and was listed in good condition.
— A man was shot in Gresham on the South Side. He was near the sidewalk about 2:53 p.m. in the 7600 block of South Seeley Avenue when someone approached and opened fire, police said. The 25-year-old was struck in the back and taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn in critical condition.
Six others were wounded in shootings across the city.
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A man was fatally shot June 8, 2021, in Wentworth Gardens. | Sun-Times file photo
He was near the sidewalk about 1 p.m. in the 3800 block of South Wells Street when a vehicle approached and someone inside opened fire.
A man is in critical condition after being shot Tuesday in Wentworth Gardens.
He was near the sidewalk about 1 p.m. in the 3800 block of South Wells Street when a vehicle approached and someone inside opened fire, Chicago police said.
The 27-year-old was struck in the head and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, police said. He has not yet been identified.
Police investigate the scene where a 9-year-old boy was grazed with a bullet to the head at W 54th St and S Morgan St in Back of Yards, Tuesday, June 8, 2021. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
A man was fatally shot in a drive-by in the 3800 block of South Wells Street
Fourteen people were shot, one fatally, Tuesday in Chicago, including a man who was fatally shot in Wentworth Gardens.
He was near the sidewalk about 1 p.m. in the 3800 block of South Wells Street when a vehicle approached and someone inside opened fire, Chicago police said. The 27-year-old was struck in the head and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
In non-fatal shootings, two men were shot and seriously wounded while traveling in a vehicle in Princeton Park on the South Side. The two men, both 25, were traveling in a vehicle about 9:35 p.m. in the 300 block of West 95th Street when they were shot, according to police. The car then crashed into a tree in the 9300 block of South Harvard Avenue, where emergency crews responded. One man was struck in the back and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center. The other man suffered gunshot wounds to the side of his body and both legs and was transported to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. Both men were listed in serious condition.
Over an hour prior, three men were wounded in a drive-by in Englewood on the South Side. The men were outside a home in the 6100 block of South Green Street just before 8 p.m. when a vehicle approached and someone inside began firing shots, police said. A 30-year-old man was struck in the back and listed in serious condition at Stroger Hospital. Another man, 34, was also struck in the back and a man, 40, suffered a gunshot wound to the leg. Both men were taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition.
A 9-year-old boy was grazed by a bullet near his home in Back of the Yards on the South Side. The shooting happened just before 7 p.m. in the 5400 block of South Morgan Street, police said. The boy had been playing in the front yard when his mother found him bleeding and rushed him to Comer Children’s Hospital, according to community activist Andrew Holmes. He suffered a graze wound to the head and was listed in good condition. Police did not say where the shots came from, but Holmes said he saw at least a dozen shell casings at the scene.
A man was shot in Gresham on the South Side. He was near the sidewalk about 2:53 p.m. in the 7600 block of South Seeley Avenue when someone approached and opened fire, police said. The 25-year-old was struck in the back and taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn in critical condition.
Six others were wounded in shootings across citywide.
A man barricaded himself inside a home June 9, 2021, after he was seen shooting two men in Gresham. | File photo
About 12:25 a.m., offices on patrol saw a man shooting in an alley into a garage in the 8300 block of South Kerfoot Avenue.
A man barricaded himself inside a home after he was seen by police shooting two men in Gresham on the South Side, according to preliminary information from Chicago police.
About 12:25 a.m., officers on patrol saw a man shooting from an alley into a garage in the 8300 block of South Kerfoot Avenue, police said. A responding officer fired a shot at the man before he fled.
Officers found two males inside the garage, a 60-year-old man who was struck in the upper right thigh, and a 50-year-old man who was struck in the right leg, police said. They were both taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where the 60-year-old is in good condition and the younger man is in serious condition.
After running from the scene, the man barricaded himself inside a home, police said. The SWAT team has responded.
It is unknown if the man was struck by the officer’s shot.
This is a developing story, check back for details.
A man was arrested after firing shots at a CTA bus in June 8, 2021. | Sun-Times file photo
About 10:50 p.m., the 38-year-old was attempting to board a CTA bus and was refused entry because he was not wearing a mask.
A man was arrested Tuesday after police say he fired shots at a CTA bus in West Pullman on the Far South Side.
About 10:50 p.m., the 38-year-old was attempting to board a CTA bus and was refused entry because he was not wearing a mask, Chicago police said. The man then took out a gun and fired several shots at the bus as it was headed east on 95th Street.
Two rounds struck the doors of the bus, police said. No one was struck.
He was taken into custody in the 300 block of West 119th Street, police said. Charges are pending.
There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Gemini.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
You feel sober and serious about life. Because of this, you might not share your feelings with others; but if you do talk to someone, it will likely be someone older and more experienced, because they can give you advice. (Let’s hope it’s worthwhile.)
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
When it comes to money, you will be careful and conservative. You will view financial deals with care and concern. If shopping, you will not be extravagant. Instead, you will focus on buying long-lasting, items. (Impressive.)
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Both the sun and the moon are in your sign; and the moon is dancing with Saturn, which makes you see things as serious, sober and realistic. However, it also makes you patient and ready to deal with adversity. (That’s a superpower!)
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
You will be happy if you can find some solitude to work alone or behind the scenes. You’ll be pleased to go off by yourself and evaluate your life and what’s happening all around you. It feels good to take stock. This gives you a baseline so you know where you are.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Welcome the opportunity to talk to someone older or more experienced today, perhaps a female. You know you don’t have to reinvent the wheel. Why not stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before you? Save yourself a decade! Get any advice that comes your way
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
People will admire you today, especially if you can offer practical advice. You might make some wise observations about the past and how the past might play out in the present or even in the future. Other sense your confidence and willingness to face reality.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
A teacher, professor or guru-like figure in your life might have some wise advice for you today. Or perhaps this person will teach you something. This is also an excellent day to study and work on an existing paper because you’re willing to slog away at the nuts and bolts of it all.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
This is an excellent day to take a look at your finances and especially your debt. (Groan.) Because you’re in a realistic, practical frame of mind, you will welcome knowing the facts. When it comes to money, information is power. (So how bad does it look?)
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
A serious discussion with someone close to you might be quite productive today. If you have a problem, they might help you with practical suggestions. You might also be introduced to someone older or more experienced; or possibly, a person who is from your past.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today someone is willing to help you in a physical, practical sense. Don’t reject their help even though you feel you can do the job. Not only might it make your life easier, but by accepting their help, you make them feel useful and happy to offer assistance.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
This is a good day to teach young people. However, it’s also an excellent day to hone or perfect a particular technique whether it’s in the arts (perhaps a musical instrument) or it might relate to a technique that involves sports. Practice makes perfect; well, at least better.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
You might discuss memories about the past or old family matters with a relative today. Or perhaps an older relative will help you with a problem? What you need is a practical solution today and you will find it. You will certainly learn something.
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actor Johnny Depp (1963) shares your birthday. You are optimistic, determined and intelligent. You are also witty and colorful. You can be distracted because you don’t like to be bored. Personally, you are caring and compassionate. In this year ahead, you will get along with people and make friends more easily as well. Some of you might begin a new relationship. Work successfully with others.
