An early Sunday morning Halloween party in North Lawndale was the scene of one of the worst mass shooting incidents in Chicago this year.
According to police, 15 people were shot at the gathering, held in the 1200 block of South Pulaski Road in North Lawndale just after 1 a.m.
Six women and nine men between 26 and 53 years old were shot.
Police reported that a 26-year-old woman and a 48-year-old man were transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital in critical condition, while the remaining victims were initially listed in good to fair condition.
The police quickly identified the shooter and took him into custody, with officers successfully recovering his weapon.
“As with all acts of gun violence in our city, my heart is with the victims, families and communities impacted,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said in a statement. “The Community Safety Coordination Center will ensure that victims and survivors have the resources they need to address trauma, and my office will continue to mobilize the full force of government in working with City agencies, community-based partners, faith leaders and others to reduce the number of guns on Chicago streets and bring safety to our neighborhoods and families.”
During a press conference on Sunday, the CPD mentioned that approximately 100 people had gathered to celebrate Halloween. Video footage captured party-goers running across 13th and Pulaski Street.
Multiple reports indicate that the suspect was asked to leave the party before returning and senselessly opening fire in an act of retaliation.
Area 4 Deputy Chief Adnardo Gutierrez, 10th District Commander William Betancourt, and CPD staff gathered with North Lawndale community members at the scene of the shooting to offer prayers for peace and unity.
ABC 7 Chicago (WLS-TV) contributed to this report.
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