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. Theyre going to keep shooting here, Garcia said. For better or worse. Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park reporter His classmate Kentrell McNeal, also 15, was fatally shot hours later in Hyde Park, with their two deaths rocking the school community for months. This article contains new, firsthand information uncovered by its reporter(s). "I heard the sirens or whatever, so I was confused, and then I was like, 'Dad!' 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. A 17-year-old had a graze wound to his leg and was taken to Community First Medical Center in good condition. Police said a 15-year-old boy was struck in the face and neck and taken to Lurie Children's Hospital in critical condition. He asked anyone with information about the shooting to contact Area 5 detectives. I will share the meeting details with you tomorrow. No one is in custody, according to police. Schurz, at the corner of Milwaukee and Addison, went on lockdown when the shooting happened "just prior to the school's dismissal bell," according to an emailed statement from Chicago Public . Wednesday was the third day of the new CPS school year, and Schurz, at the corner of Milwaukee and Addison, went on lockdown when the shooting happened "just prior to the school's dismissal . 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. Just three days since fall classes resumed following summer break, Schurz High School in Old Irving Park on Chicago's northwest side went into lockdown Wednesday after four teenagers were. According to Chicago fire officials, at least four people were shot near Schurz High School, located near the intersection of Milwaukee and Addison. A line of kids jutted out from the main door as they waited to go inside. Around 4 p.m., the lockdown ended and students left the school to be reunited with their parents. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. 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. Another 15-year-old boy was struck in the back and taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition. Our No. 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. No main arteries were hit. 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. 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. 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. We're told that boy was the 15-year-old who was shot in the face and neck - and was bleeding. Officials confirm that two of the four victims are Chicago Public Schools students, but couldnt disclose whether they attend Schurz. Chicago police say they have not made any arrests nor have they released a motive as of Thursday afternoon. "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. "If your child witnessed this incident and voices any concerns or fears, please contact us. Were very upset ourselves and frustrated with this, Nieves said. Every dime we make fundsreportingfrom Chicagos neighborhoods. I wish she wasnt in school right now.. She said she planned to host a parent meeting Friday to discuss the incident. The mother, who didnt want to give her name because of safety concerns, said she saw a black car with dark windows flee the scene. Similar shootings outside CPS high schools marred the start of last school year, too. He was listed in critical condition. (Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune). 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. If your child witnessed this incident and voices any concerns or fears, please contact us. A 17-year-old suffered a graze wound to the leg and was taken to Community First Medical Center in good condition. 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 haven't seen a lot of problems and then this happens," Marcotte said. 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. This is a pretty good area. 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:. 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. All Rights Reserved. "It's really sad. 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. Police said he was taken to Lurie Children's Hospital in critical condition. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune). In 2006, three students were shot across the street from the school. 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. Four people in Chicago were injured on Wednesday during a drive-by shooting outside a high school on the city's Northwest side. 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. Fireworks at this time, I dont think so, she said she thought. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our. Subscribe to Block Club Chicago,an independent, 501(c)(3), journalist-run newsroom. Three people were inside the vehicle as it moved south on Milwaukee Avenue, then turned left on Addison Street, according to the report. Five minutes after being told to remain in their classrooms, the students said they realized it was more serious. Police are seeking surveillance footage of that vehicle, and have canvassed nearby businesses to obtain more footage to aid in the investigation. The video shows him stopping and leaning over. 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. And, according to Montes, more than 700 homicides have been reported across Chicago this year. I was very afraid. Lawmakers and others should not seek to undo laws meant to protect people from gun violence. Joseph Brown said his son likes playing video games and mostly keeps to himself. 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. Two of the victims are Chicago Public Schools students, while one attends an alternative school, police said. 1 priority is the safety of our kids, especially our kids that attend school. Schurz High School is located in the Old Irving Park neighborhood. 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. Moving forward, Nieves said police patrols will be enhanced near the school during arrival and dismissal times. "I see it in his face. I know you must have questions and concerns, I am hosting a parent meeting on Friday. I mean, it happened close to school, but it was outside, the 17-year-old student said. 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. According to Total Traffic, westbound Addison is closed between Tripp Avenue and Kilbourn Avenue due to police activity in the area. Schurz is one of many CPS high schools whose Local School Council has voted within the last two years to do away with school resource officers who are assigned to monitor safety. 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. 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. She said she planned to host a parent meeting Friday to discuss the incident. Chicago police at the scene where four teenagers were shot outside La Michoacana ice cream shop near Schurz High School on Aug 24, 2022. he district just last week unveiled new safety, Column: Chalk talk needed on the Chicago Blackhawks parking-lot tribute to departed star Patrick Kane, Darien getting its first marijuana dispensing business, Chicago-area man mourns loss of 100 relatives in Turkey earthquake, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Be careful!'". The school was placed on a soft lockdown, according to a spokesperson with CPS, which delayed Wednesdays dismissal. He feels secure once hes inside the school, he added. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Protesters remember East High student killed by a shooting last month Luis Garcia died Wednesday due to a gunshot-related injury he sustained shortly after leaving school Feb. 13 . A Chicago Fire Department spokesperson said that three. Moments later, the worker who didnt want to be identified heard screams outside. We hope the school has security so this doesnt happen inside, Chavez said in Spanish. His classmate Kentrell McNeal, also 15, was fatally shot hours later in Hyde Park, with their two deaths rocking the school community for months. "This is very upsetting, and we understand that, and we're very upset ourselves and frustrated with this. One of the victims is a student at an alternative school, according to police. Detectives and officers are investigating in the area, and are seeking video and any other type of evidence, Nieves said. It did not occur inside the school. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. The shooting took place on the patio of the La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop across the street from the school at Milwaukee Avenue and Addison Street. ), Senior Portraits - January 17th - March 3rd, Spirit Week Begins 1/23 *: *Winter Formal 1/27, Junior Yearbook Picture Week - 12/12 - 12/16, 11/21 10:15am-4:30pm: Parent-Teacher Conferences // Conferencias de padres y maestros, Pick Up FREE Covid Tests // Recojer las pruebas de Covid GRATIS, Schurz Fields Special Olympics Unified Basketball Team. The shooting happened just before dismissal on the third day of classes to start the new school year. CHICAGO Parents and guardians were invited to Carl Schurz High School by the principal on Friday to discuss a shooting near the school that left four teens wounded. She said shes spoken to several parents who want the restaurant to be closed. One student who was in class and heard gunfire said it appeared to be a drive-by shooting. 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. 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. Two bullet holes could be seen on the glass window pane near the entrance of the ice cream shop. The student, struck by gunfire in the doorway of her school, underwent surgery and was hospitalized for days. 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. 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. As a news piece, this article cites verifiable, third-party sources which have all been thoroughly fact-checked and deemed credible by the Newsroom. 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. This is very upsetting and we understand that. Clickhereto support Block Clubwith atax-deductible donation. Quickly, I wanted to run inside.. Imagine, we are just starting school and this has already started, one is already afraid, the mother said. "Our number one priority is the safety of our kids.". A 15-year-old boy was shot in the face and neck and was taken to Lurie Childrens Hospital, Chicago police said. No one is in custody. An explanation of winter vs nesting robins locally, winter aconite in snow, hiking the Appalachian Trail, and ice shacks being down on Lake Winnebago are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors. August 25, 2022 / 11:19 AM 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. Nieves called the shooting very upsetting, and assured parents that the department would concentrate on keeping children safe in or out of school. Four teenagers were shot near a Northwest Side high school Wednesday afternoon, Chicago police said. Updated: 9:10 AM MST March 3, 2023. Chicago police said four people were shot at Milwaukee and Addison near Carl Schurz High School in Irving Park Wednesday. An 18-year-old was shot in the leg and was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, also in good condition. Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park. 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. 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. Then he learned it was his soccer teammate, 16-year-old Luis Garcia. Police tape was partially roped around La Michoacna about 5:30 p.m. as detectives investigated inside and outside the ice cream shop. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. An 18-year-old was shot in his leg and taken to Illinois Masonic Hospital in good condition, police said. At the time of the shooting, some of the students had been dismissed, but most were still inside the school. I dont feel safe being around here anymore, Baker said. Chopper 2 is over the scene. As emergency crews began clearing the scene, a firefighter was spraying down the glass doors and sidewalk of the ice cream shop entrance. Witnesses told police they spotted a black Mercedes with tinted windows and a green license plate moments before the shooting. The bullet went through the left side of his neck and out the right side of his cheek, he said. The bar will host a flip cup tournament, trivia nights and, of course, a St. Patrick's Day bash. "Next thing you know, we have someone rushing toward the restaurant saying they got shot," said Jordie Lopez, who works nearby. Thanks for subscribing to Block Club Chicago, an independent, 501(c)(3), journalist-run newsroom. But the next step is to figure out how to better protect kids away from schools, she said. Police are looking for video in the neighborhood that may have captured the shooting. 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. The group was in the patio area of the shop in the 3600 block of North Milwaukee Avenue when a dark-colored SUV drove by and someone inside the vehicle opened fire around 2:45 p.m., Deputy Police Chief Roberto Nieves told reporters. East High School students are walking out of class Friday to demand an end to gun violence following the shooting death of one of their classmates. De Jesus Alejandre said she wanted to make sure the students would not feel alone. 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 the Chicago Sun-Times, at least . "Please know that we are taking this matter extremely seriously. 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. CPS officials wouldnt comment. 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. 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 said a dark colored SUV pulled up on Addison and someone inside opened fire at a group of people on the patio of an ice cream shop just south of the intersection. 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. The Sun-Times Media Wire contributed to this report. 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. Local businesses reopened to customers just before 6 p.m. The. We saw at least one squad car outside Thursday afternoon. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. Schurz Acadec Team Advances to City Finals! Two students said they were locked down in their classroom after the shots rang out. I was nervous. Jessica Chavez walked her daughter to the gate for her fourth day at Schurz. 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. Two of the victims are Chicago Public Schools students, while one attends an alternative school, police said. Garcia said her daughter wasnt released until almost 4 p.m. Thank god shes safe, Garcia said. We thought it was a drill at first, said one student, who asked not to be named. It was not immediately certain whether the victims attend Schurz, Chicago Police Area Five Deputy Chief Roberto Nieves said Wednesday. 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. They should be safe coming, and while they're at school, and going home so we're going to work on keeping that, and we assure the parents that we'll be out here protecting their children.". and last updated 8:31 AM, Mar 03, 2023. It felt like a normal day to Marcelino Cruz. They have everybody safe.. After Garcia was a victim of gun violence right by the school, many East High students addressed Denver's city council on Feb. 20. 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. The police are not doing a bad job, but it's just things gotta be more tight.". 1 priority is the safety of our kids, especially our kids that attend school, Nieves said. Charlie De Mar is an Emmy Award-winning reporter for CBS2. 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. 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. Chicago police at the scene where four teenagers were shot outside La Michoacana ice cream shop near Schurz High School on Aug 24, 2022. He was reportedly in good condition. 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. "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 school went on a lockdown while the CPD responded and that lockdown has since been lifted and students have been released. 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 . But the next step is to figure out how to better protect kids away from schools, she said. Students returned to Carl Schurz High School Thursday, just one day after a shooting that left four teens wounded, including two Schurz students.