{"id":307680,"date":"2025-11-22T20:21:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-22T20:21:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/307680\/"},"modified":"2025-11-22T20:21:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T20:21:09","slug":"chicago-crime-teen-killed-8-injured-in-loop-shootings-on-state-street-near-dearborn-monroe-police-mayor-johnson-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/307680\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago crime: Teen killed, 8 injured in Loop shootings on State Street, near Dearborn, Monroe, police, Mayor Johnson say"},"content":{"rendered":"

CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago police said seven teens ranging in age from 13 to 17 were shot in the Loop Friday night<\/a>. A separate shooting nearby left a teen dead and a man injured, officials said.<\/p>\n

The shootings happened during a very busy night downtown, after the city held its official Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The first shooting unfolded before 10 p.m., just steps away from ABC7’s State Street studios. ABC7 crews heard the shots.<\/p>\n

Police said they spotted a large group on the sidewalk in the 100 block of North State Street when shots rang out, and the group scattered.<\/p>\n

The chaotic scene played out in front of the Chicago Theater. Bystanders were also taking cover.<\/p>\n

Most of victims were listed in good condition, and they were expected to recover, police said.<\/p>\n

About an hour later, Chicago police said they responded to a shooting near Dearborn and Monroe. Officers said two people were shot around 10:40 p.m. in the 100 block of South Dearborn Street.<\/p>\n

One of the male victims was taken to Northwestern Hospital and later died. Their identity was not yet known. The second victim is an 18-year-old man who was shot in the leg and was listed in serious condition, CPD said.<\/p>\n

Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke on the shootings during an event Saturday morning, saying the victim who died in the second shooting was a 14-year-old.<\/p>\n

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke Saturday after a teen was killed and eight others were injured Friday night in shootings in the Loop.<\/p>\n

Chicago police said the following victims were shot in the State Street incident:
-A 14-year-old boy sustained a gunshot graze wound to the stomach and is listed in good condition at Lurie Children’s hospital.
-A 15-year-old boy sustained a gunshot graze wound to the left thigh and is listed in good condition at Stroger hospital.
-A 17-year-old boy sustained a gunshot graze wound to the left thigh and is listed in good condition at Stroger hospital.
-A 14-year-old girl sustained a gunshot wound to the right hip and is listed in good condition at Lurie Children’s hospital.
-A 16-year-old boy sustained a gunshot wound to the leg and is listed in good condition at Northwestern hospital.
-A 14-year-old boy sustained a gunshot wound to the leg and is listed in good condition at Lurie Children’s hospital.
-A 13-year-old girl sustained a gunshot wound to the leg and is listed in fair condition at Lurie Children’s hospital.<\/p>\n

Police have not said if the two shootings are connected. So far, no one is custody in either shooting.<\/p>\n

Alderman Brian Hopkins of the 2nd Ward posted the following to social media late Friday:
“300 juveniles rioting in the Loop now, at least 5 victims shot, one critical with life threatening gunshot wound to torso. Multiple police officers attacked and injured with mace and stun guns, at least one PO hospitalized.”<\/p>\n

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