Chicago Shootings

3 Teens Among 6 Shot at Apartment Complex on Chicago's South Side

The shooting was reported at the Parkway Gardens apartment complex Friday night

A violent incident at an apartment on Chicago’s South Side left six people injured, police said.

According to authorities, the incident occurred during a gathering inside an apartment in the 6500 block of South King Drive at approximately 9:08 p.m. Friday.

The shooting started inside of the apartment, then spilled out into the hallway.

At least four people, including three children, have been injured after guns were accidentally discharged in three separate incidents over a span of eight hours. NBC 5's Kate Chappell has the story.

A 14-year-old girl was shot during the incident and is in critical condition at Comer Children’s Hospital. She suffered gunshot wounds to her back, shoulder and backside, police said.

An 18-year-old man is also in critical condition after being shot multiple times in the leg. He was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center.

A third victim, identified as a 23-year-old woman, was shot in the back, shoulder and head, and is listed in critical condition at Stroger Hospital.

Three other victims are being treated at area hospitals after the shooting. A 20-year-old man is in serious condition at the University of Chicago after being shot in the face, leg and chest. A 15-year-old girl is in good condition at Comer Children’s Hospital after being shot in the leg and foot, while a 14-year-old girl is in good condition at Stroger after being shot in the leg.

There is no suspect in custody in connection with the shooting, and area Central detectives are investigating the incident.

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