Chicago, IL – December 2, 2024 – A shooting in Chicago’s Gage Park neighborhood on Monday afternoon has left at least two people dead and several others injured. The incident occurred just after 2 p.m. in the 3500 block of West 59th Street, where the Chicago Fire Department responded to reports of multiple gunshot victims.
Fire officials confirmed that five to six people were shot in the attack. Two of the victims succumbed to their injuries, while three others remain in critical condition. One additional person was reported in stable condition. The wounded individuals were transported to various hospitals across Chicago for medical treatment.
The Chicago Police Department confirmed their presence at the scene, but provided no further details about the shooting, including a potential motive or suspects. Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident.
In response to the shooting, both eastbound and westbound lanes of 59th Street were closed between St. Louis Avenue and Homan Avenue as police continued their work in the area. Traffic was significantly impacted, and local residents were urged to avoid the area while authorities conducted their investigation.
Details surrounding the shooting remain limited at this time, and police are asking anyone with information to come forward. This incident adds to the ongoing concerns over gun violence in the city.
As the investigation unfolds, the community and loved ones of the victims are left grappling with the aftermath of this tragic event.
