2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Police said two of the victims are Chicago Public Schools students and a third is enrolled at an alternative school. Witnesses said the victims, all teens, were near an ice cream shop. She said shes spoken to several parents who want the restaurant to be closed. Five minutes after being told to remain in their classrooms, the students said they realized it was more serious. Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources. In 2019, a 17-year-old boy was shot and killed when a gunman standing on a corner near the school shot at his car. 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. One of the victims is a student at an alternative school, according to police. The new mayor has the power to physically remake the city or large portions of it. According to Total Traffic, westbound Addison is closed between Tripp Avenue and Kilbourn Avenue due to police activity in the area. This is a pretty good area. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. "Our number one priority is the safety of our kids.". Four teenagers were injured in the shooting on the patio of the La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop across the street from the school at Milwaukee Avenue and Addison Street. Four teenagers were injured in the shooting on the patio of the La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop across the street from the school at Milwaukee Avenue and Addison Street. Witnesses told police they spotted a black Mercedes with tinted windows and a green license plate moments before the shooting. CPS officials wouldnt comment. 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The three additional victims were taken to other hospitals in good condition: another 15-year-old boy with a back wound, a 17-year-old boy whose leg was grazed and an 18-year-old man with a leg wound. Police said a 15-year-old boy was struck in the face and neck and taken to Lurie Children's Hospital in critical condition. No one is in custody, according to police. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our. The student, struck by gunfire in the doorway of her school, underwent surgery and was hospitalized for days. "I just wanted to see what they were gonna say; I mean, what can you really do," said Theresa Rios, grandparent of two students. He was listed in critical condition. The Fire Department says four people were shot near Carl Schurz High School at Addison Street and Milwaukee Avenue. 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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. East High School students are walking out of class Friday to demand an end to gun violence following the shooting death of one of their classmates. CBS 2's Jackie Kostek spoke Thursday to several students outside of the school. Video shows horrific aftermath of shooting across from Carl Schurz High School. "If your child witnessed this incident and voices any concerns or fears, please contact us. Kostek spoke to an employee of a family-owned taco shop across the street from the scene. The bar will host a flip cup tournament, trivia nights and, of course, a St. Patrick's Day bash. WBEZ brings you fact-based news and information. An 18-year-old man was shot in the leg and was taken to Illinois Masonic Hospital, where he was also listed in good condition. It was not immediately certain whether the victims attend Schurz, said Chicago Police Area Five Deputy Chief Roberto Nieves. He thinks the shooting was related to gangs and expects more violence. alex@blockclubchi.org. 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. 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. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. "I just remember the teachers telling everyone to, you know, stay in the classroom; don't leave the building," said his daughter, Vianni Ramirez. because I knew he was outside already," she said, "so I was like, 'Dad, stay in the car! This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. We saw at least one squad car outside Thursday afternoon. The teens attend Schurz and a nearby charter school, according to a Chicago Teacher Union tweet. The police are not doing a bad job, but it's just things gotta be more tight.". Four students from Schurz and a local charter school were injured two critically. At the time of the shooting, some of the students had been dismissed, but most were still inside the school. Chicago educators and parents have envied the trauma response for students in Highland Park as they head back to schools after the suburbs 4th of July tragedy. I haven't seen a lot of problems and then this happens," Marcotte said. He feels secure once hes inside the school, he added. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.". "The kids were sitting over there having a good time. Now she wants him to transfer. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. 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. He was reportedly in good condition. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune). They often visit the ice cream shop when class gets out, he said. Lawmakers and others should not seek to undo laws meant to protect people from gun violence. Chicago police said four people were shot at Milwaukee and Addison near Carl Schurz High School in Irving Park Wednesday. 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 . 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. 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. Parents and Schurz HIgh School administrators met Friday after a drive-by shooting near the school earlier this week. A fourth victim is in good condition. Garcia said La Michoacana has been a sore spot for parents because fights between students break out there regularly. 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. A 15-year-old boy was shot in the face and neck and was taken to Lurie Childrens Hospital, Chicago police said. An 18-year-old was shot in his leg and taken to Illinois Masonic Hospital in good condition, police said. Violence and this pain isnt normal, so we cant normalize it, De Jesus Alejandre said. In 2019, a 17-year-old boy was shot and killed when a gunman standing on a corner near Schurz High School shot at his car. Inmate beaten to death in Cook County Jail's max security wing: police, Chicago Weather: Mostly cloudy, late showers Saturday, Indiana state trooper killed responding to weather-related crash. I dont feel safe being around here anymore, Baker said. 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 CPS Crisis team and Schurz staff will be available to any students who may need additional support. Community members greeted . All of a sudden when they heard the shots, they went down," he continued. Jessica Chavez walked her daughter to the gate for her fourth day at Schurz. I will share the meeting details with you tomorrow. An 18-year-old was shot in the leg and was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, also in good condition. Police tape was partially roped around La Michoacna about 5:30 p.m. as detectives investigated inside and outside the ice cream shop. Chicago police work the scene where 4 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. The shooting. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, at least . 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. 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. 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. A judge ordered Steven Montano, 18, to be held without bail at a Friday hearing as he faces a murder charge in the slaying of officer Andrs Mauricio Vsquez Lasso. CPD had said all four were CPS students, but later corrected themselves, saying two of the victims are CPS students, one attends an alternative school and the fourth victim is an 18-year-old man may not be a student. Chopper 2 is over the scene. Clickhereto support Block Clubwith atax-deductible donation. Our No. RELATED: 4 hurt in Chicago shooting near Irving Park high school. It did not occur inside the school. Information about where, if anywhere, the 18-year-old attended school was not immediately learned. 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. Schurz High School is located in the Old Irving Park neighborhood. Then he learned it was his soccer teammate, 16-year-old Luis Garcia. Theres nothing you can do about it.. I mean, it happened close to school, but it was outside, the 17-year-old student said. 1 priority is the safety of our kids, especially our kids that attend school, Nieves said. One student who was in class and heard gunfire said it appeared to be a drive-by shooting. Joseph Brown said his son likes playing video games and mostly keeps to himself. De Mar also spoke to a man who heard the shots as he was outside the school while waiting for his niece. An 18-year-old was shot in the leg and was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, also in good condition. CPD and paramedics quickly arrived and responded, and the soft lockdown was lifted once there was no longer a safety threat. "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. 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. 3601 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641, Student Information System (Aspen, Focus, etc. 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. Four teens are wounded, one critically, in a drive-by shooting near Schurz High School. Krebs figured the Feb. 13 shooting was unrelated to the school. 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. Two Chicago Police officers walk away from Schurz High School while a detective walks to the school after 4 teens were shot in a drive-by outside the high school in the 4300 block of West Addison Street in the Old Irving Park neighborhood, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. No main arteries were hit. Two bullet holes could be seen on the glass window pane near the entrance of the ice cream shop. Schurz High School is located in the Old Irving Park neighborhood. They are also speaking to people nearby. 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. The school is offering some mental health resources for students suffering from the trauma of this shooting. Our number one priority is the safety of our kids," said Dep. Officials confirm that two of the four victims are Chicago Public Schools students, but couldnt disclose whether they attend Schurz. The city's (non) voters are not a monolith but crowded races and low awareness could be keeping them home, voting organizers say. The ice cream shop has at least four security cameras facing the area of the outside patio near where the shooting happened. Two of the victims are Chicago Public Schools students, while one attends an alternative school, police said. A 17-year-old suffered a graze wound to the leg and was taken to Community First Medical Center in good condition. Got a story tip? CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago fire officials said four people were shot near Carl Schurz High School in Irving Park Wednesday. One 15-year-old boy was. CHICAGO Three students and an 18-year-old were shot Wednesday at a business directly in front of Carl Schurz High School. A 17-year-old suffered a graze wound to the leg and was taken to Community First Medical Center in good condition. The student, struck by gunfire in the doorway of her school, underwent surgery and was hospitalized for days. 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. CPS officials wouldnt comment. The Chicago-based chain, which also has locations in Milwaukee, Minneapolis and Dallas, opened the Wicker Park location in 2017. In 2019, a 17-year-old boy was shot and killed when a gunman standing on a corner near the school shot at his car. Every dime we make fundsreportingfrom Chicagos neighborhoods. Some of the kids might be tall or have mustaches, but they are still babies, she said. Daniel Escutia, 16, said his mom had been sitting nearby to pick him up when shots were fired. Similar shootings outside CPS high schools marred the start of last school year, too. and last updated 8:31 AM, Mar 03, 2023. According to Chicago police, one of the victims was taken to an area hospital in critical condition, while two others were hospitalized in serious condition. This article contains new, firsthand information uncovered by its reporter(s). While no gun was found, community members told Block Club fights were on the rise at and near the school. ), Senior Portraits - January 17th - March 3rd, Spirit Week Begins 1/23 *: *Winter Formal 1/27, Junior Yearbook Picture Week - 12/12 - 12/16, 11/21 10:15am-4:30pm: Parent-Teacher Conferences // Conferencias de padres y maestros, Pick Up FREE Covid Tests // Recojer las pruebas de Covid GRATIS, Schurz Fields Special Olympics Unified Basketball Team. 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. All Rights Reserved. His father, Joseph Brown, said that his son was doing fine Thursday afternoon. Schurz Acadec Team Advances to City Finals! Around 4 p.m., the lockdown ended and students left the school to be reunited with their parents. We live here, he has to go to school here, so my thing is I just want him to have the resources he needs here.". Another 15-year-old was shot in his back and taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition. Luis . 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. 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:. Please know that we are taking this matter extremely seriously. A 16-year-old East High School student who was shot outside the Denver school 2 weeks ago has died, the Denver Police Department confirmed Wednesday. That's about it," said Jose Villanueva, who added he heard "roughly three" shots. Police said a dark colored SUV pulled up on Addison and someone inside opened fire at a group of people on the patio of an ice cream shop just south of the intersection. . "I know it's affecting him," she said. Authorities say that four Chicago Public. CHICAGO - Four teens 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. In 2006, three students were shot across the street from the school. In 2019, a 17-year-old boy was shot and killed when a gunman standing on a corner near the school shot at his car. The shooting happened just before dismissal on the third day of classes to start the new school year. A spokesman for the Chicago Fire Department said the victims were shot at Milwaukee and Addison, around 2:45 p.m., just about 10 minutes before class was about to let out. (Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune). A second 15-year-old boy was taken to Stroger Hospital with a gunshot wound to the back, police said. "Next thing you know, we have someone rushing toward the restaurant saying they got shot," said Jordie Lopez, who works nearby. The victims were shot outside La Michoacna, 3591 N. Milwaukee Ave., witnesses said. One 15-year-old boy was left in critical condition. Some parents said they were happy to meet with school leaders, calling it productive. 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. The suspect was with two other males when he opened fire, Chicago police said. 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. It happened outside outside La Michoacana ice cream shop across the street from Carl. At 5:36 p.m., the boy was riding in a westbound vehicle in the 4400 block of West Addison when a male shooter standing on a corner near Schurz, a Chicago Public Schools high school located at 3601 N. Milwaukee, fired shots into the car. As the Carl Schurz High School students passed under the school's brown iron gates Thursday morning, community members greeted them with doughnuts and flowers outside the Northwest Side. Nothing damaged his spine.. Due to the privacy of those impacted, we cannot give any further details. Theyre going to keep shooting here, Garcia said. Laroyae Baker, 15, said as classrooms were locked down, some kids looked out the window and texted others about the shooting. Those must be shots.. Lopez said he provided aid to the victim and called 911. The security of the school is pretty good. I wish she wasnt in school right now.. Hes a good kid, everything just went south, thats all, his father said. 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. Four people were shot in a drive-by attack Wednesday afternoon outside an ice cream shop across the street from Schurz High School on Chicago's Northwest Side, authorities said. Meanwhile, the Albany Park (17th) police district will have enhanced patrols both arrival and dismissal times at Schurz beginning on Thursday morning, Nieves said. According to Chicago fire officials, at least four people were shot near Schurz High School, located near the intersection of Milwaukee and Addison. Jessica Marcotte's son witnessed the shooting Wednesday afternoon as he saw a black SUV pull up and fire shots near the ice cream shop across the street. CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) Chicago Police responded to a shooting outside Carl Schurz High School, at 3601 N Milwaukee Avenue, on Wednesday afternoon. Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere / Chicago Sun-Times, When it comes to Madonnas plastic surgery: Its her body and her choice, Family, friends gather to remember slain Chicago police officer, Amid layoffs and reshuffling, anxious Chicago tech workers seek solace in pinball, Here are five takeaways from Chicagos municipal election. Vianni said she was worried about her dad, who again, happened to be waiting just steps from the shooting. I was very afraid. 1 priority is the safety of our kids, especially our kids that attend school, Nieves said. DENVER A 16-year-old East High School student who was shot more than two weeks ago has died, a . According to Chicago Public Schools, the school was placed on a lockdown after the shooting took place, but that has since been lifted, with students allowed to go home as the investigation continues. Sister-in-law never calls her late husbands sister and is dismissive of her grief. There was an increase in police patrol for school drop off Thursday morning and there will continue to be in afternoon. CHICAGO (WLS) -- School administrators from Schurz High School and parents met Friday days after a drive-by shooting near the school injured four teenagers. We immediately contacted the Chicago Police Department (CPD) and the CPS Office of Safety and Security to protect the safety of all students and staff members and went on soft lockdown, which delayed dismissal. In 2006, three students were shot across the street from the school. "I heard the sirens or whatever, so I was confused, and then I was like, 'Dad!' As soon as they give the announcement, your heart goes into shock, he said Thursday morning. Our No. I see a kid laying down right there because he got shot in the leg," said Saul Ramirez. "Please know that we are taking this matter extremely seriously. Emmanuel Gallegos, a 17-year-old Northside College Prep student, Another 17-year-old was charged in the shooting. Authorities say that four Chicago Public Schools students were shot on the patio of a business near a Northwest Side high school on Wednesday afternoon. 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 . "Since we heard the shots and everything, I figured out that the school was on lockdown which is what happened.".

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