The teens were in the patio area of the shop in the 4300 block of West Addison Street when a dark-colored SUV drove by and someone inside opened fire around 2:45 p.m., according to Deputy Police Chief Roberto Nieves. LIVE: Chicago police update after 4 shot near Schurz High School CHICAGO (CBS) -- Four teenagers -- two of them only 15 years old -- were shot and wounded Wednesday afternoon near Carl Schurz High School in the Old Irving Park neighborhood. Good morning, Chicago. Meanwhile, new information from a police report obtained by the Tribune offered more details about what happened Wednesday when patrons on the patio of an ice cream shop were shot. Four teenagers were shot in a drive-by attack outside an ice cream shop across the street from Schurz High School on the Northwest Side Wednesday afternoon, according to Chicago police. 4 CPS Students Wounded, 2 Critically, In Shooting Near Schurz High School Our number one priority is the safety of our kids," said Dep. I wish she wasnt in school right now.. The bar will host a flip cup tournament, trivia nights and, of course, a St. Patrick's Day bash. At this point, its just getting worse and worse, said Escutia, adding the school locked down last year when false rumors claimed someone on campus had a gun. Police said two of the victims are Chicago Public Schools students and a third is enrolled at an alternative school. Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite. The 16-year-old who was shot while sitting in his car near East High School on Feb. 13 has died, according to the family spokesperson. Police update on shooting near Carl Schurz High School "I heard the sirens or whatever, so I was confused, and then I was like, 'Dad!' The CPS Crisis team and Schurz staff will be available to any students who may need additional support. Chicago Police Area Five Deputy Chief Roberto Nieves has details on a shooting that wounded four teenage boys near Carl Schurz High School at Milwaukee Avenue and Addison Street. Schurz High School is located in the Old Irving Park neighborhood. So there were some students out of school, while the majority of the students were inside the school, Nieves said. An employee inside the restaurant said she was working when she and a coworker got down to the floor after hearing at least four shots ring out. In 2006, three students were shot across the street from the school. It did not occur inside the school. RELATED: 4 hurt in Chicago shooting near Irving Park high school. We thought it was a drill at first, said one student, who asked not to be named. Luis Garcia was inside a car at East 17th Avenue and Esplanade, just north of the school, when he was shot on Feb. 13 just after 2:30 p.m., police said at the time. The student, struck by gunfire in the doorway of her school, underwent surgery and was hospitalized for days. The school went on a lockdown while the CPD responded and that lockdown has since been lifted and students have been released. Garcia died Wednesday after weeks in the hospital, prompting Krebs and hundreds of other East High School students on Friday to march to the Colorado Capitol to demand that state lawmakers take action to prevent . Bags of chips, bottles of water, a can of soda and cans of canned cocktails were abandoned at the patio. Four teen boys were near the patio of a local business when someone in a dark SUV car drove up to the group on Addison and fired shots Nieves said. "As soon as I parked here, I heard the shots. Its still an active investigation, said Tom Ahern, a police spokesman. The police are not doing a bad job, but it's just things gotta be more tight.". Published: 2:47 PM MST March 1, 2023. The shooting. Police investigate a shooting near Carl Schurz High School in Old Irving Park on Aug. 24, 2022. Updated: 2:47 PM MST March 1, 2023. The CPS Crisis Team and Schurz staff will be available to any students who may need additional support.". Chicago shooting: 4 shot near Carl Schurz High School in Irving Park in Nieves called the shooting very upsetting, and assured parents that the department would concentrate on keeping children safe in or out of school. Surveillance video from a beauty shop on Milwaukee Avenue shows a group of at least seven teenagers sprinting down the sidewalk. Our No. Five minutes after being told to remain in their classrooms, the students said they realized it was more serious. Chicago Police on Wednesday vowed to ramp up their presence around the school. His father, Joseph Brown, said that his son was doing fine Thursday afternoon. "I just remember the teachers telling everyone to, you know, stay in the classroom; don't leave the building," said his daughter, Vianni Ramirez. Moments later, the worker who didnt want to be identified heard screams outside. Schurz High School is located in the Old Irving Park neighborhood. Please know that we are taking this matter extremely seriously. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our. Jamari Williams, 15, was killed two blocks from Simeon High School in September of 2021, minutes after school had let out for the day in Chatham. Four teenagers were shot in a drive-by attack outside an ice cream shop across the street from Schurz High School on the Northwest Side Wednesday afternoon, according to Chicago police. Vianni said she was worried about her dad, who again, happened to be waiting just steps from the shooting. The security of the school is pretty good. CHICAGO (CBS) -- Four teenagers -- two of them only 15 years old -- were shot and wounded Wednesday afternoon near Carl Schurz High School in the Old Irving Park neighborhood. Jackie Kostek is a reporter and anchor, covering both news and sports for CBS2 Chicago, First published on August 25, 2022 / 4:14 PM. In. The district just last week unveiled new safety and security plans. Teen shot near East High School dies News / Mar 2, 2023 / 08 . Detectives and officers are investigating in the area, and are seeking video and any other type of evidence, Nieves said. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. OLD IRVING PARK Four teenage Chicago Public Schools students were wounded in a Wednesday afternoon drive-by near a Northwest Side high school, officials and witnesses said. Police: 4 teens shot at business in front of Carl Schurz High School According to Chicago fire officials, three juveniles and one adult were shot at the business near Schurz High School, located near the intersection of Milwaukee and Addison. Anyone with information or who witnessed the shooting is asked to call Area Five detectives at (312) 746-6554. In wake of Benito Juarez High School shooting, a reward offer and calls Four teenage boys were injured in the broad-daylight shooting on the patio of an ice cream shop outside the Northwest Side school, and one was left in critical condition. Five minutes after being told to remain in their classrooms, the students said they realized it was more serious. Four shot near Carl Schurz High School in Irving Park Denver East High students walk out to protest gun legislation CHICAGO (WLS) -- School administrators from Schurz High School and parents met Friday days after a drive-by shooting near the school injured four teenagers. This month, a 16-year-old girl was shot and killed outside Michele Clark Academic Prep Magnet High School. "Our number one priority is the safety of our kids especially our kids that attend school. Surveillance video shows aftermath shooting outside Carl Schurz High School The pop-up runs Friday through the end of March. A student ducks under police tape as Chicago police officers work the scene where four teenagers were shot outside La Michoacana ice cream shop in the 3600 block of North Milwaukee Avenue near Schurz High School on Aug 24, 2022. Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park. "Since we heard the shots and everything, I figured out that the school was on lockdown which is what happened.". CPS CEO Pedro Martinez said last week the district needs help from other city agencies to deal with mental health and gun violence woes hurting students. We saw at least one squad car outside Thursday afternoon. Our No. Shortly before dismissal, there were shots fired across the street from our school building. Another 15-year-old boy was struck in the back and taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition. Safety meeting held at Schurz High School after 4 teens injured in drive-by shooting. The suspect was with two other males when he opened fire, Chicago police said. Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources. Now she wants him to transfer. An 18-year-old was shot in the leg and was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, also in good condition. Four students wounded in drive-by shooting outside ice cream shop by The Chicago-based chain, which also has locations in Milwaukee, Minneapolis and Dallas, opened the Wicker Park location in 2017. and last updated 8:31 AM, Mar 03, 2023. Schurz High School interim principal Heidy Moran sent a letter to families - saying shots had been fired across the street, but not indicating that students were shot. Our thoughts are with those individuals injured in this incident.". Police said dismissal times at schools are staggered, so there were some students out of school while the majority of Schurz students were inside at the time of the shooting. Nervous and somber, Schurz students go back to school Thursday as more Be careful!'". 4 Injured in Drive-By Shooting Near Chicago High School They have him sleeping right now, Joseph Brown said, adding that his son was breathing through a tube, and doctors had been checking for swelling. "Once I heard the shots, I just tried to get down, told my wife to do the same thing," said Jose Villanueva, who was waiting for his niece outside of Schurz High School. His classmate Kentrell McNeal, also 15, was fatally shot hours later in Hyde Park, with their two deaths rocking the school community for months. A line of kids jutted out from the main door as they waited to go inside. The following month, a 14-year-old girl and a security guard were shot as they walked out of Phillips Academy High School in Bronzeville. Last year, the school, 3601 N. Milwaukee Ave., was locked down after a rumor spread about a person with a gun, causing parents and students to panic, administrators said. Thats when a front seat passenger opened fire into a crowd of people, hitting the four teens and leaving one casing in the backpack of a 15-year-old Schurz student who was shot in the back and taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition, according to police. The city's (non) voters are not a monolith but crowded races and low awareness could be keeping them home, voting organizers say. August 25, 2022 / 6:20 PM I try to talk to him about it. Thanks for subscribing to Block Club Chicago, an independent, 501(c)(3), journalist-run newsroom. Witnesses said the victims, all teens, were near an ice cream shop. Then he learned it was his soccer teammate, 16-year-old Luis Garcia. "The kids were sitting over there having a good time. A student ducks under police tape as Chicago police officers work the scene where four teenagers were shot outside La Michoacana ice cream shop in the 3600 block of North Milwaukee Avenue near Schurz High School on Aug 24, 2022. An 18-year-old was shot in his leg and taken to Illinois Masonic Hospital in good condition, police said. alex@blockclubchi.org. A 15-year-old boy was shot in the face and neck and was taken to Lurie Childrens Hospital, Chicago police said. Laroyae Baker, 15, said as classrooms were locked down, some kids looked out the window and texted others about the shooting. Denver East High students don't feel safe in wake of shooting, threats Email Newsroom@BlockClubChi.org. Joseph Brown said his son likes playing video games and mostly keeps to himself. Chicago Public Schools released a statement, saying, "Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is working closely with Chicago Police Department (CPD) as we respond to a shooting near one of our high schools, just prior to the school's dismissal bell. His classmate Kentrell McNeal, also 15, was fatally shot hours later in Hyde Park, with their two deaths rocking the school community for months. The Sun-Times Media Wire contributed to this report. A second 15-year-old boy was taken to Stroger Hospital with a gunshot wound to the back, police said. The shooting took place on the patio of the La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop across the street from the school at Milwaukee Avenue and Addison Street. Some are advocating for additional security officers around the school. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The district partnered with police and fire personnel for an active shooter drill, and CPS safety and security chief Jadine Chou said schools are ready for that type of emergency. DENVER Students at East High School walked out Friday morning as part of a push for gun safety after the death of a 16-year-old student who was shot near . 2023 FOX Television Stations, from SAT 8:00 PM CST until WED 4:30 AM CST, Newton County, until SUN 12:00 PM CST, Lake County, Kenosha County, from SAT 12:00 PM CST until WED 6:00 AM CST, Jasper County, from SUN 6:00 AM CST until MON 6:00 AM CST, Lake County, Newton County, is in effect, Kane County, Lake County, McHenry County, Porter County, Jasper County. "Please know that we are . Thursday couldnt be business as usual, said Juliet De Jesus Alejandre, director of the Palenque LSNA neighborhood group that organized the show of support. "I just wanted to see what they were gonna say; I mean, what can you really do," said Theresa Rios, grandparent of two students. There was an increase in police patrol for school drop off Thursday morning and there will continue to be in afternoon. One 15-year-old boy was left in critical condition. Theres different start times and dismissal times for students. She said shes spoken to several parents who want the restaurant to be closed. We thought it was a drill at first, said one student, who asked not to be named. In a letter to parents, Schurz Principal Heidy Moran said the shooting happened shortly before dismissal, and the school went on a brief lockdown before students were let out for the day. I haven't seen a lot of problems and then this happens," Marcotte said. Some parents said they were happy to meet with school leaders, calling it productive. They often visit the ice cream shop when class gets out, he said. CPS officials wouldnt comment. CHICAGO (WLS) -- School administrators from Schurz High School and parents met Friday days after a drive-by shooting near the school injured four teenagers. Hes a good kid, everything just went south, thats all, his father said. CPS communities have struggled with gun violence trauma over the years, often finding a lack of resources to help both children and staff cope with the shooting or killing of a student. It happened outside outside La Michoacana ice cream shop across the street from Carl. The school was placed on a soft lockdown, according to a spokesperson with CPS, which delayed Wednesdays dismissal. Four teenagers were shot in a drive-by attack outside an ice cream shop across the street from Schurz High School on the Northwest Side Wednesday afternoon, according to Chicago police. An explanation of winter vs nesting robins locally, winter aconite in snow, hiking the Appalachian Trail, and ice shacks being down on Lake Winnebago are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors. No one is in custody and an investigation is ongoing. Garcia said La Michoacana has been a sore spot for parents because fights between students break out there regularly. Every dime we make fundsreportingfrom Chicagos neighborhoods. A 15-year-old boy was shot in the face and neck and was taken to Lurie Childrens Hospital, Chicago police said. The video shows him stopping and leaning over. More activity by Lucienne It's National Volunteer Week! All Rights Reserved. The vehicle then sped off east on Addison Street. No one is in custody. I know you must have questions and concerns, I am hosting a parent meeting on Friday. / CBS Chicago. Two students said they were locked down in their classroom after the shots rang out. Chicago police work the scene where four teens were shot in a drive-by outside Schurz High School in the 4300 block of West Addison Street in the Old Irving Park neighborhood, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. Another 15-year-old boy was shot in the back and was taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County in good condition. As emergency crews began clearing the scene, a firefighter was spraying down the glass doors and sidewalk of the ice cream shop entrance. The driver from the shooting took off, heading east on Addison, Nieves said. Denver East High School students walk out of class Friday following Police said two 15-year-old boys were shot. This is a pretty good area. Four teenagers were shot near a Northwest Side high school Wednesday afternoon, Chicago police said. Previously in 2019, Emmanuel Gallegos, a 17-year-old Northside College Prep student, was fatally shot while riding in a car near Schurz on his way to get a haircut. He said one of victims, a boy who was shot in the back, ended up hiding in front of the shop. I dont feel safe being around here anymore, Baker said. Sister-in-law never calls her late husbands sister and is dismissive of her grief. A 17-year-old suffered a graze wound to the leg and was taken to Community First Medical Center in good condition. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. Denver East High School students are walking out of class Friday morning to push for legislative action after a fellow student was shot and killed near the school on Feb. 13.. Luis Garcia, 16, was . Four teens, two just 15 years old, shot and wounded outside Carl Schurz CPS communities have struggled with gun violence trauma over the years, often finding a lack of resources to help both children and staff cope with the shooting or killing of a student. "I was like, poor kids you know, they were just having ice cream in broad daylight.". Kostek spoke to an employee of a family-owned taco shop across the street from the scene. Krebs figured the Feb. 13 shooting was unrelated to the school. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The junior said he doesnt feel secure inside or outside Schurz. The mother, who didnt want to give her name because of safety concerns, said she saw a black car with dark windows flee the scene. At around 2:45 p.m., officers responded to the area of Milwaukee. He said students go through a metal detector and have their backpacks checked as they entered Schurz. According to Total Traffic, westbound Addison is closed between Tripp Avenue and Kilbourn Avenue due to police activity in the area. Schurz High School is located in the Old Irving Park neighborhood. Moran said CPS and CPD would add security around the school this week, and that social workers and crisis counselors would be available for students traumatized by the shooting. The victims were shot outside La Michoacna, 3591 N. Milwaukee Ave., witnesses said. Due to the privacy of those impacted, we cannot give any further details. Similar shootings outside CPS high schools marred the start of last school year, too. In 2006, three students were shot across the street from the school. Police are seeking surveillance footage of that vehicle, and have canvassed nearby businesses to obtain more footage to aid in the investigation. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune). Five minutes after being told to remain in their classrooms, the students said they realized it was more serious. Video shows aftermath of shooting outside Carl Schurz High School He was listed in critical condition. According to Chicago fire officials, at least four people were shot near Schurz High School, located near the intersection of Milwaukee and Addison. Schurz High School Principal Heidy Moran released the following letter to families Wednesday: The safety of your children is always our top priority, which is why we must inform you of an incident that affected our school this afternoon. Four teenagers were shot in a drive-by attack outside an ice cream shop across the street from Schurz High School on the Northwest Side Wednesday afternoon, according to Chicago police. Block Club Chicago is a nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, nonpartisan and essential coverage of Chicagos diverse neighborhoods. "They're all just scattered around, so they were like they needed help, so we assisted them with towels and water so they could press their wounds together," said Jordi Lopez, an employee of Deleite's Pizza and Mexican Food at 3576 N. Milwaukee Ave. "I was just trying to calm them down too, and then giving the victim water because it looked like he was like passing out.". Local businesses reopened to customers just before 6 p.m. LIVE: Chicago police update after 4 shot near Schurz High School 17,648 views Streamed live on Aug 24, 2022 205 Dislike Share Save ABC 7 Chicago 307K subscribers FULL STORY:. Wednesday was the third day of the new CPS school year, and Schurz, at the corner of Milwaukee and Addison, went on lockdown when the shooting happened "just prior to the school's dismissal . 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While there are surveillance cameras at the school and the ice cream shop and a city POD camera right at the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue and Addison Street police radio traffic suggests that POD camera was not working. Parents said the CTA was discussed and the safety of students while waiting for the bus. East High School students said they no longer feel safe on campus and said Denver Public Schools officials haven't responded aggressively enough to the threat gun violence following the shooting . Garcia said her daughter wasnt released until almost 4 p.m. Thank god shes safe, Garcia said. Two students said they were locked down in their classroom after the shots rang out. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. He was listed in critical condition. Moments later, the worker who didnt want to be identified heard screams outside. No main arteries were hit. As CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reported, witnesses said they heard several shots near the ice cream shop, at 3591 N. Milwaukee Ave., and saw paramedics working on the victims near the outside patio of the shop. Chicago shooting outside high school leaves three juveniles, one adult It was not immediately certain whether the victims attend Schurz, Chicago Police Area Five Deputy Chief Roberto Nieves said Wednesday. Author: Nate Lynn. An employee inside the restaurant said she was working when she and a co-worker got down to the floor after hearing at least four shots ring out. "When does the carnage stop? A group gathers around the boy, puts their arms around him, and helps him walk back toward Milwaukee and Addison. The best thing for the school would be to remove it.. Charlie De Mar is an Emmy Award-winning reporter for CBS2. Teen shot near East High School dies 3 weeks after shooting "We thought it was a drill at first," said one student, who asked not to be named. Police said he was taken to Lurie Children's Hospital in critical condition. Increased police presence is seen outside of Schurz High School, Aug. 25, 2022, following a shooting across the street that left four teenagers wounded Wednesday afternoon. 1 priority is the safety of our kids, especially our kids that attend school. Police still have not made any arrests in this shooting or provided any details about the black SUV which they say fled from the scene. As a news piece, this article cites verifiable, third-party sources which have all been thoroughly fact-checked and deemed credible by the Newsroom. Schurz, at the corner of Milwaukee and Addison, went on lockdown when the shooting happened "just prior to the school's dismissal bell," according to an emailed statement from Chicago Public. The group was in the patio area of the shop in the 3600 block of North Milwaukee Avenue when a dark-colored SUV drove by and someone inside the vehicle opened fire around 2:45 p.m., Deputy Police Chief Roberto Nieves told reporters. Clickhereto support Block Clubwith atax-deductible donation. Sandra Acebedo hugs and greets Norma Rios Sierra, as Juliet De Jesus Alejandre, right, back to camera is greeted and hugged by a parent of a high school student, Monica Espinoza, who was handing out flowers to students, parents and staff, at Schurz High School on Aug. 25, 2022. Our No. Chicago Police Area Five Deputy Chief Roberto Nieves has details on a shooting that wounded four teenage boys near Carl Schurz High School at Milwaukee Avenu. Witnesses told police they spotted a black Mercedes with tinted windows and a green license plate moments before the shooting. "Our number one priority is the safety of our kids.". We are very upset with it ourselves," Nieves said.
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