Mass shooting in Chicago leaves at least 13 injured

On Friday evening, June 19, 2026, a shooting occurred in the South Side district of Chicago. A vehicle pulled up to a gathering on a street, and two individuals opened fire before fleeing the scene. At least 12 people were initially reported injured, with a 13th victim mentioned in later accounts. The victims consist of eight men and four women, ranging in age from 17 to 47, who were transported to four different hospitals. Two men remain in critical condition, while others are reported to be in stable condition, including a woman with two gunshot wounds to her back. One individual sustained injuries of an unknown nature but refused medical treatment. This incident was part of a broader wave of violence in the city that night, with police reporting 21 shooting incidents and four fatalities across Chicago. The Chicago Police Department's major crimes unit is currently investigating the attack.