A recent shooting incident in Chicago, a city known for its strict gun laws, has resulted in the death of one person and injuries to three others.
This tragic event unfolded in the Washington Park area, as per the records of the Chicago Police Department.
Tragically, an 18-year-old male lost his life in this incident. Among the injured, two are teenagers, as noted by The Chicago Tribune.
The police stated that they were alerted to the shooting on the 5700 block of South Payne Drive around 8:15 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers found multiple individuals injured from gunshots. Preliminary investigations suggest an unidentified individual drew a weapon and started firing at several people. This chaotic situation reportedly followed a disagreement among a group of women.
The deceased 18-year-old suffered injuries to his thigh and buttocks. After being transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center, he unfortunately passed away.
Two other young victims – a 16-year-old boy and another 18-year-old – are in stable condition at the hospital. The former was injured in the leg, while the latter has wounds on both his leg and torso.
Another victim, a 52-year-old male, is critically injured, having sustained gunshot injuries to his chest and face, and is receiving care at the University of Chicago Medical Center.
As of now, no arrests have been made related to the shooting, and details regarding the shooter remain scarce.
Police findings indicate that approximately 28 shots were fired during this incident.
CBS Chicago reported the deceased young man’s name as Tyshon Johnson. He belonged to a family of seven. His mother, Yolanda, shared pictures of her late son, revealing his passion for sports and his upcoming senior year in high school. She mentioned her limited knowledge about the incident, having only been informed of her son’s tragic passing over a phone call.
