Meanwhile, new information from a police report obtained by the Tribune offered more details about what happened Wednesday when patrons on the patio of an ice cream shop were shot. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago fire officials said four people were shot near Carl Schurz High School in Irving Park Wednesday. The school is offering some mental health resources for students suffering from the trauma of this shooting. 1 priority is the safety of our kids, especially our kids that attend school, Nieves said. LIVE: Chicago police update after 4 shot near Schurz High School 17,648 views Streamed live on Aug 24, 2022 205 Dislike Share Save ABC 7 Chicago 307K subscribers FULL STORY:. CHICAGO (WLS) -- School administrators from Schurz High School and parents met Friday days after a drive-by shooting near the school injured four teenagers. Good morning, Chicago. In August, four teens were shot in a drive-by attack near an ice cream shop across the street from Schurz High School. Sun-Times Media Wire contributed to this report. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune). The shooting happened just before dismissal on the third day of classes to start the new school year. Chicago police said four people were shot at Milwaukee and Addison near Carl Schurz High School in Irving Park Wednesday. East High School students said they no longer feel safe on campus and said Denver Public Schools officials haven't responded aggressively enough to the threat gun violence following the shooting . In a latter to. Four teenagers were shot near a Northwest Side high school Wednesday afternoon, Chicago police said. The Sun-Times Media Wire contributed to this report. "Our number one priority is the safety of our kids.". De Mar also spoke to a man who heard the shots as he was outside the school while waiting for his niece. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.". In the wake of yet another mass shooting, our CEO, Oren Frank, explains . As soon as they give the announcement, your heart goes into shock, he said Thursday morning. Police said dismissal times at schools are staggered, so there were some students out of school while the majority of Schurz students were inside at the time of the shooting. Bags of chips, bottles of water, a can of soda and cans of canned cocktails were abandoned at the patio. "They're all just scattered around, so they were like they needed help, so we assisted them with towels and water so they could press their wounds together," said Jordi Lopez, an employee of Deleite's Pizza and Mexican Food at 3576 N. Milwaukee Ave. "I was just trying to calm them down too, and then giving the victim water because it looked like he was like passing out.". The student, struck by gunfire in the doorway of her school, underwent surgery and was hospitalized for days. Moments later, the worker who didnt want to be identified heard screams outside. This is a pretty good area. All Rights Reserved. Chicago police at the scene where four teenagers were shot outside La Michoacana ice cream shop near Schurz High School on Aug 24, 2022. An 18-year-old was shot in his leg and taken to Illinois Masonic Hospital in good condition, police said. alex@blockclubchi.org. Thats when a front seat passenger opened fire into a crowd of people, hitting the four teens and leaving one casing in the backpack of a 15-year-old Schurz student who was shot in the back and taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition, according to police. The following month, a 14-year-old girl and a security guard were shot as they walked out of Phillips Academy High School in Bronzeville. Loving each other is normal. Mily Garcia was waiting outside the school to pick up her daughter when she saw someone open fire from a passing SUV at a group at La Michoacna ice cream shop, a popular hangout spot for students after school. CPS CEO Pedro Martinez said last week the district needs help from other city agencies to deal with mental health and gun violence woes hurting students. Author: Nate Lynn. The shooting occurred on the third day of classes for Chicago Public Schools. Four teenagers were shot in a drive-by attack outside an ice cream shop across the street from Schurz High School on the Northwest Side Wednesday afternoon, according to Chicago police. Jamari Williams, 15, was killed two blocks from Simeon High School in September of 2021, minutes after school had let out for the day in Chatham. The other 15-year-old boy, Schurz sophomore Jordan Brown, was shot in the neck and was taken to Lurie Childrens Hospital, where he was in critical condition, police said. A spokesman for the Chicago Fire Department said the victims were shot at Milwaukee and Addison, around 2:45 p.m., just about 10 minutes before class was about to let out. Schurz High School interim principal Heidy Moran sent a letter to families saying shots had been fired across the street, but not indicating that students were shot. I try to talk to him about it. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, at least . "Once I heard the shots, I just tried to get down, told my wife to do the same thing," said Jose Villanueva, who was waiting for his niece outside of Schurz High School. Garcia said La Michoacana has been a sore spot for parents because fights between students break out there regularly. Information about where, if anywhere, the 18-year-old attended school was not immediately learned. While no gun was found, community members told Block Club fights were on the rise at and near the school. Four students from Schurz and a local charter school were injured two critically. Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite. Police are looking for video in the neighborhood that may have captured the shooting. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sister-in-law never calls her late husbands sister and is dismissive of her grief. The shooting occurred as Schurz students left for the day, witnesses said. They just want to feel loved and supported and not judged, De Jesus Alejandre said. A 17-year-old had a graze wound to his leg and was taken to Community First Medical Center in good condition. Show All Video Highlights See yourself at Schurz! I was very afraid. In 2019, a 17-year-old boy was shot and killed when a gunman standing on a corner near the school shot at his car. According to Chicago fire officials, three juveniles and one adult were shot at the business near Schurz High School, located near the intersection of Milwaukee and Addison. This includes directly interviewing sources and research / analysis of primary source documents. Chopper 2 is over the scene. Another 15-year-old was shot in his back and taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition. Police said two of the victims are Chicago Public Schools students and a third is enrolled at an alternative school. In 2006, three students were shot across the street from the school. "They're not doing a bad job here at Schurz. CPS officials wouldnt comment. Two bullet holes could be seen on the glass window pane near the entrance of the ice cream shop. The ice cream shop has at least four security cameras facing the area of the outside patio near where the shooting happened. It did not occur inside the school. 2023 FOX Television Stations, from SAT 8:00 PM CST until WED 4:30 AM CST, Newton County, until SUN 12:00 PM CST, Lake County, Kenosha County, from SAT 12:00 PM CST until WED 6:00 AM CST, Jasper County, from SUN 6:00 AM CST until MON 6:00 AM CST, Lake County, Newton County, is in effect, Kane County, Lake County, McHenry County, Porter County, Jasper County. One of the victims is a student at an alternative school, according to police. CPS officials wouldnt comment. A line of kids jutted out from the main door as they waited to go inside. CHICAGO (AP) Four teenagers were injured one critically in a drive-by shooting Wednesday afternoon near a high school on Chicago's Northwest Side, police said. 3601 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641, Student Information System (Aspen, Focus, etc. Shortly before dismissal, there were shots fired across the street from our school building. Emmanuel Gallegos, a 17-year-old Northside College Prep student, Another 17-year-old was charged in the shooting. Chicago Police Area Five Deputy Chief Roberto Nieves has details on a shooting that wounded four teenage boys near Carl Schurz High School at Milwaukee Avenue and Addison Street. Luis Garcia was inside a car at East 17th Avenue and Esplanade, just north of the school, when he was shot on Feb. 13 just after 2:30 p.m., police said at the time. Around 4 p.m., the lockdown ended and students left the school to be reunited with their parents. According to Total Traffic, westbound Addison is closed between Tripp Avenue and Kilbourn Avenue due to police activity in the area. Last year, the school, 3601 N. Milwaukee Ave., was locked down after a rumor spread about a person with a gun, causing parents and students to panic, administrators said. The teens were in the patio area of the shop in the 4300 block of West Addison Street when a dark-colored SUV drove by and someone inside opened fire around 2:45 p.m., according to Deputy Police Chief Roberto Nieves. A spokesman for the Chicago Fire Department said the victims were. Were very upset ourselves and frustrated with this, Nieves said. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Detectives and officers are investigating in the area, and are seeking video and any other type of evidence, Nieves said. Im kind of worried about my safety, about coming to school, Escutia said on his way to Spanish class Thursday. The video shows him stopping and leaning over. According to Chicago fire officials, at least four people were shot near Schurz High School, located near the intersection of Milwaukee and Addison. The student, struck by gunfire in the doorway of her school, underwent surgery and was hospitalized for days. CHICAGO (CBS) -- Four teenagers -- two of them only 15 years old -- were shot and wounded Wednesday afternoon near Carl Schurz High School in the Old Irving Park neighborhood. An employee inside the restaurant said she was working when she and a coworker got down to the floor after hearing at least four shots ring out. Four teens shot on ice cream shop patio across from Carl Schurz High School, Police update on shooting near Carl Schurz High School, Schurz High School briefly placed on lockdown after four teens are shot nearby, Increased police presence outside Carl Schurz High School on Northwest Side after four teens shot an, STREAMING LIVE: Shooting Near Carl Schurz High School. Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park. / CBS Chicago. (Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune). We hope the school has security so this doesnt happen inside, Chavez said in Spanish. "Please know that we are taking this matter extremely seriously. A 15-year-old boy remains in critical condition at the hospital while three other teens are also recovering from gunshot wounds, but are expected to be OK. More than 50 parents attended the meeting and other watched over Zoom. Another 15-year-old boy was struck in the back and taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition. I know you must have questions and concerns, I am hosting a parent meeting on Friday. An employee inside the restaurant said she was working when she and a co-worker got down to the floor after hearing at least four shots ring out. "As soon as I parked here, I heard the shots. CHICAGO - Four teens were shot in a drive-by attack outside an ice cream shop across the street from Schurz High School on the Northwest Side Wednesday afternoon, according to Chicago police. Some are advocating for additional security officers around the school. Kostek spoke to an employee of a family-owned taco shop across the street from the scene. CPS communities have struggled with gun violence trauma over the years, often finding a lack of resources to help both children and staff cope with the shooting or killing of a student. Then he learned it was his soccer teammate, 16-year-old Luis Garcia. The district partnered with police and fire personnel for an active shooter drill, and CPS safety and security chief Jadine Chou said schools are ready for that type of emergency. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Three people were inside the vehicle as it moved south on Milwaukee Avenue, then turned left on Addison Street, according to the report. Four teens were shot in a drive-by attack outside an ice cream shop across the street from Schurz High School on the Northwest Side Wednesday afternoon, according to Chicago police. Moran said CPS and CPD would add security around the school this week, and that social workers and crisis counselors would be available for students traumatized by the shooting. Please know that we are taking this matter extremely seriously. Four teen boys were near the patio of a local business when someone in a dark SUV car drove up to the group on Addison and fired shots Nieves said. Five minutes after being told to remain in their classrooms, the students said they realized it was more serious. A student ducks under police tape as Chicago police officers work the scene where four teenagers were shot outside La Michoacana ice cream shop in the 3600 block of North Milwaukee Avenue near Schurz High School on Aug 24, 2022. If your child witnessed this incident and voices any concerns or fears, please contact us. Email Newsroom@BlockClubChi.org. More activity by Lucienne It's National Volunteer Week! "This is very upsetting, and we understand that, and we're very upset ourselves and frustrated with this. Police still have not made any arrests in this shooting or provided any details about the black SUV which they say fled from the scene. A judge ordered Steven Montano, 18, to be held without bail at a Friday hearing as he faces a murder charge in the slaying of officer Andrs Mauricio Vsquez Lasso. Teen shot near East High School dies News / Mar 2, 2023 / 08 . Due to the privacy of those impacted, we cannot give any further details. Theyre going to keep shooting here, Garcia said. Jackie Kostek is a reporter and anchor, covering both news and sports for CBS2 Chicago, First published on August 25, 2022 / 4:14 PM. Community members greeted . Theres different start times and dismissal times for students. In 2019, a 17-year-old boy was shot and killed when a gunman standing on a corner near Schurz High School shot at his car. The shooting occurred 2:45 p.m. in the 4300 block of West Addison Street, near Schurz High School, police Chief Roberto Nieves said. She said shes spoken to several parents who want the restaurant to be closed. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago fire officials said four people were shot near Carl Schurz High School in Irving Park Wednesday. Police tape was partially roped around La Michoacna about 5:30 p.m. as detectives investigated inside and outside the ice cream shop. Four teens are wounded, one critically, in a drive-by shooting near Schurz High School. The 16-year-old who was shot while sitting in his car near East High School on Feb. 13 has died, according to the family spokesperson. Four people were shot in a drive-by attack Wednesday afternoon outside an ice cream shop across the street from Schurz High School on Chicago's Northwest Side, authorities said. He was listed in critical condition. There was an increase in police patrol for school drop off Thursday morning and there will continue to be in afternoon. Her daughter then texted her to say the school was on lockdown. Block Club Chicago is a nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, nonpartisan and essential coverage of Chicagos diverse neighborhoods. Our No. "I just wanted to see what they were gonna say; I mean, what can you really do," said Theresa Rios, grandparent of two students. The three additional victims were taken to other hospitals in good condition: another 15-year-old boy with a back wound, a 17-year-old boy whose leg was grazed and an 18-year-old man with a leg wound. . As the Carl Schurz High School students passed under the schools brown iron gates Thursday morning, community members greeted them with doughnuts and flowers outside the Northwest Side school, a day after a shooting that left four teens wounded, including two Schurz students. Similar shootings outside CPS high schools marred the start of last school year, too. The junior said he doesnt feel secure inside or outside Schurz. Chief Robert Nieves. Jamari Williams, 15, was killed two blocks from Simeon High School in September of 2021, minutes after school had let out for the day in Chatham. The suspect was with two other males when he opened fire, Chicago police said. A group gathers around the boy, puts their arms around him, and helps him walk back toward Milwaukee and Addison. The shooting. In. Schurz Fields Special Olympics Unified Basketball Team Schurz Acadec Team Advances to City Finals! At the time of the shooting, some of the students had been dismissed, but most were still inside the school. Police say that patrols will be enhanced during arrival and dismissal times at the school beginning on Thursday. Our hearts are with their friends, families and the Schurz school community in the wake of this unimaginable trauma. An employee inside the restaurant said she was working when she and a coworker got down to the floor after hearing at least four shots ring out. A 16-year-old East High School student who was shot outside the Denver school 2 weeks ago has died, the Denver Police Department confirmed Wednesday. Two Chicago Police officers walk away from Schurz High School while a detective walks to the school after 4 teens were shot in a drive-by outside the high school in the 4300 block of West Addison Street in the Old Irving Park neighborhood, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. All of a sudden when they heard the shots, they went down," he continued. This article contains new, firsthand information uncovered by its reporter(s). De Mar talked with one parent who was waiting in the car with his daughter, and who was just feet from the shooting. I was nervous. August 25, 2022 / 11:19 AM Four teenagers were shot in a drive-by attack outside an ice cream shop across the street from Schurz High School on the Northwest Side Wednesday afternoon, according to Chicago police. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. One 15-year-old boy was left in critical condition. They have everybody safe.. He thinks the shooting was related to gangs and expects more violence. No main arteries were hit. Laroyae Baker, 15, said as classrooms were locked down, some kids looked out the window and texted others about the shooting. Four people in Chicago were injured on Wednesday during a drive-by shooting outside a high school on the city's Northwest side. Krebs figured the Feb. 13 shooting was unrelated to the school. Two of the victims are Chicago Public Schools students, while one attends an alternative school, police said. As soon as I saw the car go by, I got very afraid, because I wondered if someone had gone inside the school, she said in Spanish. Authorities say that four Chicago Public Schools students were shot on the patio of a business near a Northwest Side high school on Wednesday afternoon. "He was just fighting basically for his life, trying to hold onto the blood.". Mily Garcia was waiting outside the school to pick up her daughter when she spoke with another parent who saw someone open fire from a passing SUV at a group at La Michoacana ice cream shop, a popular hangout spot for students after school. At this point, its just getting worse and worse, said Escutia, adding the school locked down last year when false rumors claimed someone on campus had a gun. The teens attend Schurz and a nearby charter school, according to a Chicago Teacher Union tweet. Published: 2:47 PM MST March 1, 2023. Clickhereto support Block Clubwith atax-deductible donation. An employee at La Michoacna told Block Club at the time shed seen fights happen at least twice a week between students outside the shop as well as around the schools outdoor campus. The mother of a 14-year-old freshman at Schurz said she was parked near the ice cream shop, waiting to pick up her daughter, when she heard eight to 10 shots. Police said at 2:47 p.m., four teenage boys were on the patio of the ice cream shop when a black sport-utility vehicle went by and someone inside shot them all. According to Chicago Public Schools, the school was placed on a lockdown after the shooting took place, but that has since been lifted, with students allowed to go home as the investigation continues. "I just remember the teachers telling everyone to, you know, stay in the classroom; don't leave the building," said his daughter, Vianni Ramirez. CPS and CPD will be providing additional safety supports to our school this week, and many members of our community may be aware of this incident. Police said two of the victims are Chicago Public Schools students and a third is enrolled at an alternative school. Updated: 9:10 AM MST March 3, 2023. August 25, 2022 / 6:20 PM "When does the carnage stop? Parents said the CTA was discussed and the safety of students while waiting for the bus. Our thoughts are with those individuals injured in this incident.". "So I was in class and right behind me I heard about four or five gunshots, and a few of us kind of ducked down when we heard that," said Eric Estrada, student. Lopez said he provided aid to the victim and called 911. "If your child witnessed this incident and voices any concerns or fears, please contact us. 1 priority is the safety of our kids, especially our kids that attend school, Nieves said. A student ducks under police tape as Chicago police officers work the scene where four teenagers were shot outside La Michoacana ice cream shop in the 3600 block of North Milwaukee Avenue near Schurz High School on Aug 24, 2022. Parents and Schurz HIgh School administrators met Friday after a drive-by shooting near the school earlier this week. Baker worried about his friends. She said she planned to host a parent meeting Friday to discuss the incident. Police said he was taken to Lurie Children's Hospital in critical condition. Garcia said her daughter wasnt released until almost 4 p.m. Thank god shes safe, Garcia said. Anyone with information or who witnessed the shooting is asked to call Area Five detectives at (312) 746-6554. Thursday couldnt be business as usual, said Juliet De Jesus Alejandre, director of the Palenque LSNA neighborhood group that organized the show of support. Chicago police say they have not made any arrests nor have they released a motive as of Thursday afternoon. Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park reporter The students seemed somber and nervous as they walked by the ice cream shop where the shooting happened and past two flashing-blue police cars into the school, De Jesus Alejandre said. As the Carl Schurz High School students passed under the school's brown iron gates Thursday morning, community members greeted them with doughnuts and flowers outside the Northwest Side. CHICAGO (CBS) -- Four teenagers -- two of them only 15 years old -- were shot and wounded Wednesday afternoon near Carl Schurz High School in the Old Irving Park neighborhood. And, according to Montes, more than 700 homicides have been reported across Chicago this year. Schurz High School is located in the Old Irving Park neighborhood. "Please know that we are . Jessica Chavez walked her daughter to the gate for her fourth day at Schurz. CHICAGO (CBS) -- Video released Thursday shows teenagers running down the sidewalk after shots were fired across from Carl Schurz High School on the city's Northwest Side the day before. The city's (non) voters are not a monolith but crowded races and low awareness could be keeping them home, voting organizers say. It was not immediately certain whether the victims attend Schurz, Chicago Police Area Five Deputy Chief Roberto Nieves said Wednesday. He asked anyone with information about the shooting to contact Area 5 detectives. Schurz High School Principal Heidy Moran released the following letter to families Wednesday: The safety of your children is always our top priority, which is why we must inform you of an incident that affected our school this afternoon. Garcia said La Michoacana has been a sore spot for parents because fights between students break out there regularly. I was nervous. The best thing for the school would be to remove it.. The shooting happened. Dismissal times happen in intervals at Schurz, Nieves said. We immediately contacted the Chicago Police Department (CPD) and the CPS Office of Safety and Security to protect the safety of all students and staff members and went on soft lockdown, which delayed dismissal. A 15-year-old boy was shot in the face and neck and was taken to Lurie Childrens Hospital, Chicago police said. Milwaukee Avenue is closed in both directions between Keeler Avenue and Kostner Avenue. Jessica Marcotte's son witnessed the shooting Wednesday afternoon as he saw a black SUV pull up and fire shots near the ice cream shop across the street. This month, a 16-year-old girl was shot and killed outside Michele Clark Academic Prep Magnet High School. In a letter to parents, Schurz Principal Heidy Moran said the shooting happened shortly before dismissal, and the school went on a brief lockdown before students were let out for the day. Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources. His classmate Kentrell McNeal, also 15, was fatally shot hours later in Hyde Park, with their two deaths rocking the school community for months.
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