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Early Sunday morning, shots were fired at a group of nearly 100
people during a Halloween celebration. The shooter allegedly
opened fire on the group after being previously asked to leave
the event.
The shooting took place at an unsanctioned event within the
city, meaning no police were on the scene during the party.
The alleged shooter was arrested a short time after the
shooting. However, no details have been released regarding the
person's identity.
On Sunday, William Betancourt, commander of the Chicago Police
Department's 10th district, explained the night's events.
"The victims, who range in age from 26 to 53, were taken to
different hospitals in the area," Betancourt said. "Two of the
victims were transported in critical condition, and the others
were transported in good to fair condition. At this time, our
four detectives are investigating, interviewing the suspect, and
trying to investigate what led up to the shooting."
Betancourt said the police responded to an unsanctioned event at
the same location in May, but Sunday's incident "caught them off
guard."
"This is another event that has led to tragedy. The one earlier
on, we were able to catch it really quick," Betancourt said.
"This one was all done by word of mouth, so we were not aware.
We were caught off guard."
In July, North Lawndale had another mass shooting that left
eight injured. The city has also seen mass shootings on
Juneteenth and the Fourth of July.
Ald. Monique Scott, who represents the Ogden neighborhood, urged
the public to stop the violence.
"I don't know whether to scream or to cry," Scott said. "We
shouldn't be out here on a Sunday because 15 victims lay in the
hospital because they were shot because someone could not get
back into a party. When does this end community? When does the
fight stop fighting one another?"
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said he wants guns off the
streets.
"As with all acts of gun violence in our city, my heart is with
the victims, families and communities impacted," Johnson said.
"The Community Safety Coordination Center will ensure that
victims and survivors have the resources they need to address
trauma, and my office will continue to mobilize the full force
of government in working with City agencies, community-based
partners, faith leaders, and others to reduce the number of guns
on Chicago streets and bring safety to our neighborhoods and
families."
As of Monday morning, there has been no updates on the two
victims who were listed in critical condition.
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