Police: Chicago shooting leaves 2 people dead, 7 wounded

Published May 19, 2022 10:44 PM

By DON BABWIN
Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) — Authorities say two people were fatally shot and seven more were wounded when a man involved in a fight opened fire in downtown Chicago. The shooting happened about 10:40 p.m. Thursday near a McDonald’s restaurant not far from the city’s famed Magnificent Mile shopping district. Police say one person was taken into custody and a weapon recovered. They say a woman who was among those trying to flee was critically injured when she fell onto a third rail at a nearby subway station. Police haven’t released the names or ages of the dead. The shooting comes amid a surge in deadly violence in Chicago in recent years. The city tightened a curfew for young people following a fatal shooting last weekend in downtown Millennium Park.

Article Topic Follows: AP National News

Jump to comments ↓

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KION 46 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.