At least 12 shot after SUV pulls up and opens fire on a crowd, Chicago police say

Published
June 21, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Incident type
Shooting, Crash

Summary

Car Crash Chicago Illinois in Chicago, Illinois: An SUV pulled up on a South Side Chicago street on Friday evening and two male occupants opened fire on a crowd of eight men and four women, shooting at least 12 people. The victims ranged from 17 to 47 years old; at least 12 were treated for gunshot wounds at four hospitals, with two men in critical condition—one suffering a thigh wound and another refusing treatment after unknown injuries. Police responded to an initial call of one person shot, finding a woman with two back wounds and a man with four graze wounds, both listed as fair. Detectives are investigating the incident; police said 21 people had been shot in Chicago since Friday evening, resulting in four deaths.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
two male occupants (shooters) At-fault party

Original reporting

At least 12 shot after SUV pulls up and opens fire on a crowd, Chicago police say

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