5 Dead, at Least 33 Wounded in Weekend Chicago Shootings

Five people were killed and at least 33 more were wounded in shootings across Chicago over the weekend, bringing the city close to yet another bloody milestone. 

The weekend's first fatality happened early Saturday morning, when a 22-year-old man was shot in the 5300 block of South Seeley. He was later pronounced dead at Holy Cross Hospital.

Hours later, three people were fatally shot on the city's South Side, police said. A 36-year-old man, 26-year-old woman and 30-year-old woman were standing behind a parked vehicle on South Yale Avenue, according to preliminary information from police, when two men emerged from a nearby alley and fired multiple rounds, fatally injuring all three.

On Sunday night, a 22-year-old man was shot in the head in the 11100 block of South Michigan Avenue. He was being treated at Christ Hospital and was later pronounced dead. 

By early Sunday morning, at least 33 people were wounded in Chicago violence since Friday evening.

The weekend's shooting bring the city to at least 2,651 people shot and 485 people killed so far this year, according to the Chicago Tribune. 

The numbers remain below the historic numbers that were seen at this time year, when more than 3,000 were shot and more than 520 people had been killed. 

Here's a look at the weekend:

Friday:

• A 29-year-old man was shot in the 6400 block of S. Honore at approximately 4:34 p.m. He was transported to Holy Cross Hospital in good condition after he was shot while standing in a group of people.
• A 30-year-old person got into a physical altercation with two other people and was shot in the 1600 block of W. Lake St. at approximately 7:20 p.m. The victim was shot in the shoulder and was taken to Stroger Hospital in serious condition. The two people involved in the altercation are currently being questioned.
• A 23-year-old man was shot in the abdomen and was taken to Christ Hospital in critical condition at approximately 7:45 p.m. The incident occurred in the 8800 block of S. Eggleston.
• A 21-year-old man was standing in an alley when a person in a dark colored sedan fired shots at him in the 1200 block of S. Avers at approximately 9 p.m. The man was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in good condition after being shot in the buttocks.

Saturday:

• At approximately 2:01 a.m. in the 8600 block of S. Kingston, a 41-year-old woman was shot in the shoulder while she was sitting outside. She was taken to Trinity Hospital in good condition.
• A 21-year-old man was shot in the thumb at approximately 3:31 a.m. in the 2200 block of W. 21^st St. He was walking down the street when he heard gunshots. He was taken to Stroger in good condition.
• A 23-year-old man was shot after attempting to rob a woman in the 8000 block of S. Ashland at approximately 6:15 a.m. As he pulled a gun on the woman, she wrestled it away from him and shot him in the hand. He was taken to Christ Hospital in good condition after being apprehended by police officers.
• A 27-year-old woman was shot by a man after refusing to talk to him in the 2900 block of S. Dearborn Ave at approximately 9:25 a.m. She was taken to Stroger Hospital in stable condition after being shot in the shoulder and the left hip, and the man was taken into custody a short time later.
• While walking to his car, a 67-year-old man was shot in the hip and abdomen by a person in the 800 block of E. 46^th St. at approximately 1:43 p.m. He was taken to the hospital in stable condition.
• Three men were shot in the 300 block of S. Campbell at approximately 1:54 p.m. The men were walking when a silver vehicle passed by and an occupant opened fire. A 23-year-old man was shot in the hand and foot, a 28-year-old man was shot in the leg, and another 23-year-old man was shot in the leg. All three were taken to Stroger Hospital in stable condition.
• A 16-year-old was walking in the 5000 block of W. Harrison when a man approached him and opened fire at approximately 3:55 p.m. The boy suffered a graze wound to his arm and was taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition.

• Two men were shot in the 100 block of E. 105^th St. at approximately 5:12 p.m. They were standing near a car when a blue sedan pulled up and one of the occupants opened fire. A 40-year-old man was shot in the chest and leg and was taken to Christ Hospital in serious condition. A 39-year-old man was taken to Roseland in stable condition with a gunshot wound to his back. 
  
  
• Three men were shot at about 1:54 p.m. in the 300 block of South Campbell, police said. A 23-year-old man was shot in the hand and foot, a 28-year-old man was shot in the leg, and another 23-year-old man was shot in the leg. All three were transported to a local hospital in stable condition.
  
  According to preliminary information, the men were walking outside when a vehicle approached and someone inside fired shots. No one was in custody.