At least nine people have been killed and 33 others have been wounded in shootings across Chicago so far this weekend, authorities said.
Two people were shot while traveling in a vehicle at around 6:10 p.m. in the 600 block of West 71st Street, according to police. Police say an unknown vehicle pulled up alongside the victims' and someone inside opened fire. A 27-year-old man was shot in the back and listed in good condition at an area hospital. The second victim, a 32-year-old woman, was shot in the right leg and also reported to be in good condition.
A 23-year-old man was shot to death while sitting in a vehicle at approximately 2:15 a.m. in the 4800 block of West Rice Street, authorities said. The man was struck multiple times and taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Area detectives are investigating the shooting and there is no one in custody.
A 22-year-old woman was shot while standing outside in the 4700 block of South Ashland Avenue just after 4 a.m., police said. She was struck in the right thigh and self-transported to Holy Cross Hospital in stable condition. There is no one in custody. A 70-year-old man was shot to death and a 24-year-old man was wounded in a shooting in the 7100 block of South Peoria Street just before 11:50 a.m., police said. Both victims were taken to University of Chicago Hospital, where the older victim was pronounced dead. There is no one in custody.
A 56-year-old man was shot in the 6800 block of South Bishop Street at around 8 p.m. while walking northbound, police said. The man was struck in the left buttocks and taken to University of Chicago Hospital in good condition. There is no one in custody.
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