Please know that we are taking this matter extremely seriously. Quickly, I wanted to run inside.. Schurz High School is located in the Old Irving Park neighborhood. Chief Robert Nieves. In 2006, three students were shot across the street from the school. 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," Moran wrote. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago fire officials said four people were shot near Carl Schurz High School in Irving Park Wednesday. A dark-colored SUV is believed to have been involved in the shooting, and it fled eastbound on Addison. They said that when the shots were fired from a passing sport-utility vehicle outside the ice cream shop at 2:47 p.m. Wednesday, the group of teenagers who were wounded ran down Milwaukee Avenue. 1 priority is the safety of our kids, especially our kids that attend school, Nieves said. In a latter to. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. 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. 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. and last updated 8:31 AM, Mar 03, 2023. In. The driver from the shooting took off, heading east on Addison, Nieves said. Inmate beaten to death in Cook County Jail's max security wing: police, Chicago Weather: Mostly cloudy, late showers Saturday, Indiana state trooper killed responding to weather-related crash. Denver East High School students are walking out of class Friday morning to push for legislative action after a fellow student was shot and killed near the school on Feb. 13.. Luis Garcia, 16, was . Daniel Escutia, 16, said his mom had been sitting nearby to pick him up when shots were fired. 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. According to Chicago police, one of the victims was taken to an area hospital in critical condition, while two others were hospitalized in serious condition. Laroyae Baker, 15, said as classrooms were locked down, some kids looked out the window and texted others about the shooting. I wish she wasnt in school right now.. Updated: 2:47 PM MST March 1, 2023. I was very afraid. A Chicago Fire Department spokesperson said that three. Its still an active investigation, said Tom Ahern, a police spokesman. An 18-year-old was shot in the leg and was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, also in good condition. 4 people shot outside Chicago high school | MyStateline.com The other 15-year-old was shot in the back and was taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County in good condition. One of the victims is a student at an alternative school, according to police. Four students wounded in drive-by shooting outside ice cream shop by Nervous and somber, Schurz students go back to school Thursday as more 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. No main arteries were hit. His classmate Kentrell McNeal, also 15, was fatally shot hours later in Hyde Park, with their two deaths rocking the school community for months. Due to the privacy of those impacted, we cannot give any further details. While no gun was found, community members told Block Club fights were on the rise at and near the school. Another 15-year-old boy was struck in the back and taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition. A 15-year-old boy was shot in the face and neck and was taken to Lurie Childrens Hospital, Chicago police said. Police are looking for video in the neighborhood that may have captured the shooting. 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. CPD had said all four were CPS students, but later corrected themselves, saying two of the victims are CPS students, one attends an alternative school and the fourth victim is an 18-year-old man may not be a student. "Our number one priority is the safety of our kids.". Vianni said she was worried about her dad, who again, happened to be waiting just steps from the shooting. 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. Denver high school students plan walkout after classmate's death Denver East High students don't feel safe in wake of shooting, threats Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 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. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Im very scared walking outside by myself now. This article contains new, firsthand information uncovered by its reporter(s). Four people believed to be CPS students shot near Schurz High School on Five minutes after being told to remain in their classrooms, the students said they realized it was more serious. Schurz High School officials, parents meet after 4 shot in drive-by Author: Nate Lynn. 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. If your child witnessed this incident and voices any concerns or fears, please contact us. There is a Police Observation Device, or POD, camera in the area - but we're told it was not working at the time of the shooting. Teen shot near East High School dies 3 weeks after shooting Police: 4 teens shot at business in front of Carl Schurz High School 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. But the next step is to figure out how to better protect kids away from schools, she said. Police will increase patrols during arrival and dismissal times at Schurz in response to the shooting, Nieves said. 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 . Police tape was partially roped around La Michoacna about 5:30 p.m. as detectives investigated inside and outside the ice cream shop. Police update on shooting near Carl Schurz High School Another 15-year-old was shot in his back and taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition. Similar shootings outside CPS high schools marred the start of last school year, too. 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. Some are advocating for additional security officers around the school. We will communicate any additional information with the school community. The shooting unfolded just three days into the school year, with classes for CPS students beginning on Monday. Were very upset ourselves and frustrated with this, Nieves said. RELATED: 4 hurt in Chicago shooting near Irving Park high school. Teen shot to death near CPS high school in Old Irving Park Every dime we make fundsreportingfrom Chicagos neighborhoods. Charlie De Mar is an Emmy Award-winning reporter for CBS2. Updated: 9:10 AM MST March 3, 2023. Shooting Near Schurz High School in Chicago - NBC Chicago Sandra Acebedo hugs and greets Norma Rios Sierra, as Juliet De Jesus Alejandre, right, back to camera is greeted and hugged by a parent of a high school student, Monica Espinoza, who was handing out flowers to students, parents and staff, at Schurz High School on Aug. 25, 2022. "They're not doing a bad job here at Schurz. 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. A 17-year-old suffered a graze wound to the leg and was taken to Community First Medical Center in good condition. CPS officials wouldnt comment. Thursday couldnt be business as usual, said Juliet De Jesus Alejandre, director of the Palenque LSNA neighborhood group that organized the show of support. Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park reporter Hes a good kid, everything just went south, thats all, his father said. Denver high school students march to Capitol to demand gun control The shooting occurred 2:45 p.m. in the 4300 block of West Addison Street, near Schurz High School, police Chief Roberto Nieves said. Lopez said he provided aid to the victim and called 911. The CARL SCHURZ Academic Decathlon Team brings home 5th place at the City Championship Finals and is going to compete in the CITY FINALS on February 16 and March 4, 2023!!! She said shes spoken to several parents who want the restaurant to be closed. I dont feel safe being around here anymore, Baker said. De Jesus Alejandre said she wanted to make sure the students would not feel alone. "He was just fighting basically for his life, trying to hold onto the blood.". Schurz High School is located in the Old Irving Park neighborhood. DENVER A 16-year-old East High School student who was shot more than two weeks ago has died, a . Our hearts are with their friends, families and the Schurz school community in the wake of this unimaginable trauma. An 18-year-old man was shot in the leg and was taken to Illinois Masonic Hospital, where he was also listed in good condition. WBEZ brings you fact-based news and information. They often visit the ice cream shop when class gets out, he said. We will provide more details on this story as they develop. 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. 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. Imagine, we are just starting school and this has already started, one is already afraid, the mother said. Schurz High School parents invited to town hall meeting to discuss 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. 4 teens wounded in drive-by shooting near Schurz High School on Police are seeking surveillance footage of that vehicle, and have canvassed nearby businesses to obtain more footage to aid in the investigation. 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. Police Searching For Suspects After 3 Teens, 1 Adult Shot at Ice Cream While there are surveillance cameras at the school and the ice cream shop and a city POD camera right at the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue and Addison Street police radio traffic suggests that POD camera was not working. 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. A spokesman for the Chicago Fire Department said the victims were. Some of the kids might be tall or have mustaches, but they are still babies, she said. Similar shootings outside CPS high schools marred the start of last school year, too. Parents hope Friday's meeting is the first toward something positive coming from this tragedy. Police said two 15-year-old boys were shot. That's about it," said Jose Villanueva, who added he heard "roughly three" shots. 1 priority is the safety of our kids, especially our kids that attend school. Thanks for subscribing to Block Club Chicago, an independent, 501(c)(3), journalist-run newsroom. Students returned to Carl Schurz High School Thursday, just one day after a shooting that left four teens wounded, including two Schurz students. Mily Garcia said she was waiting outside the school to pick up her 16-year-old 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. 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. Garcia said her daughter wasnt released until almost 4 p.m. Thank god shes safe, Garcia said. "As soon as I parked here, I heard the shots. Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere / Chicago Sun-Times, When it comes to Madonnas plastic surgery: Its her body and her choice, Family, friends gather to remember slain Chicago police officer, Amid layoffs and reshuffling, anxious Chicago tech workers seek solace in pinball, Here are five takeaways from Chicagos municipal election. It was not immediately certain whether the victims attend Schurz, Chicago Police Area Five Deputy Chief Roberto Nieves said Wednesday. Got a story tip? 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 said a Schurz teacher had alerted him to the shooting but he didnt know many details. The shooting occurred as Schurz students left for the day, witnesses said. "The kids were sitting over there having a good time. The SUV then fled eastbound on Addison. / CBS Chicago. It did not occur inside the school. Police said he was taken to Lurie Children's Hospital in critical condition. The Fire Department says four people were shot near Carl Schurz High School at Addison Street and Milwaukee Avenue. "I see it in his face. 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. He thinks the shooting was related to gangs and expects more violence. 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. The pop-up runs Friday through the end of March. Now she wants him to transfer. Daywatch: Details emerge about shooting near Schurz High School Chicago police at the scene where four teenagers were shot outside La Michoacana ice cream shop near Schurz High School on Aug 24, 2022. Please enter valid email address to continue. Police said a 15-year-old boy was struck in the face and neck and taken to Lurie Children's Hospital in critical condition. Witnesses said the victims, all teens, were near an ice cream shop. Previously in 2019, Emmanuel Gallegos, a 17-year-old Northside College Prep student, was fatally shot while riding in a car near Schurz on his way to get a haircut. Similar shootings outside CPS high schools marred the start of last school year, too. 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. 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. 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. An 18-year-old was shot in the leg and was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, also in good condition. CHICAGO (WLS) -- School administrators from Schurz High School and parents met Friday days after a drive-by shooting near the school injured four teenagers. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. Two of the victims are Chicago Public Schools students, while one attends an alternative school, police said. The bullet went through the left side of his neck and out the right side of his cheek, he said. 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. She said she planned to host a parent meeting Friday to discuss the incident. Our No. Two of the victims are Chicago Public Schools students, while one attends an alternative school, police said. Garcia said La Michoacana has been a sore spot for parents because fights between students break out there regularly. The shooting. De Mar talked with one parent who was waiting in the car with his daughter, and who was just feet from the shooting. Chicago police work the scene where four teens were shot in a drive-by outside Schurz High School in the 4300 block of West Addison Street in the Old Irving Park neighborhood, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. Information about where, if anywhere, the 18-year-old attended school was not immediately learned. Four shot near Carl Schurz High School in Irving Park This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Police said the two other shooting victims attend Aspira Antonia Pantoja High School, a Chicago Public Schools charter school, though its not managed by CPS. Police update on shooting near Carl Schurz High School Teen shot near East High School dies News / Mar 2, 2023 / 08 . "This is very upsetting, and we understand it. Chicago police said four people were shot at Milwaukee and Addison near Carl Schurz High School in Irving Park Wednesday. One 15-year-old boy was left in critical condition. Denver East High student shot outside the school has died - Chalkbeat 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. Theres nothing you can do about it.. 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. 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. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. DENVER Students at East High School walked out Friday morning as part of a push for gun safety after the death of a 16-year-old student who was shot near . 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 15-year-old boy was shot in the face and neck and was taken to Lurie Childrens Hospital, Chicago police said. "This is very upsetting, and we understand that, and we're very upset ourselves and frustrated with this. Moving forward, Nieves said police patrols will be enhanced near the school during arrival and dismissal times. As a news piece, this article cites verifiable, third-party sources which have all been thoroughly fact-checked and deemed credible by the Newsroom. The shooting unfolded just minutes before the final bell rang at Schurz High School, but Nieves said some students had been dismissed prior to that. Detectives and officers are investigating in the area, and are seeking video and any other type of evidence, Nieves said. The shooting happened just before dismissal on the third day of classes to start the new school year. All rights reserved, Indiana State Trooper Struck and Killed by Suspect During Police Chase, Chicago FOP Lodge Reelects John Catanzara as President, New Ranking Names Most Expensive Cities In Illinois and These Chicago Suburbs Top the List, Chicago-Area Counties Under Winter Storm Advisories and Warnings, Chicago Suburb Lands on List of Happiest Places to Live,' Another Midwest City Makes Top 10, Actor Tom Sizemore, of Saving Private Ryan,' Dies at 61.

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