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Chicago mass shooting leaves 8-year-old girl dead, 10 others injured

Police say among the injured are a 1- and 7-year-old who are both in critical condition.

April 14, 2024, 4:44 PM EDT
By Noah Osborne and The Associated Press

Chicago police believe gang-related violence led to the fatal shooting of an 8-year-old girl that also left 10 others injured Saturday night in the city’s South Side.

According to police, the shooting took place near 52nd St. and South Damen Ave. at approximately 9:18 p.m. An 8-year-old girl was killed from a gunshot wound to the head, while two boys — a 1- and 7-year-old, were critically injured after being shot multiple times.

Chicago Police Department Deputy Chief Don Jerome said police aided in response efforts for the other eight victims, ranging in age from 19 to 40, by applying tourniquets and chest seals.

The victims were reportedly standing outside at a family gathering. A statement released by the Chicago Police Department said a witness saw a black sedan approach the scene when the shots rang out into the crowd. All victims were escorted to local hospitals around the area by the Chicago Fire Department.

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