Chicago shootings: At least 13 shot in weekend gun violence across city, police say

CHICAGO (WLS) — At least 13 people shot have been shot, one fatally, in shootings across Chicago so far this weekend, police said.

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Three men were shot, with one critically injured, in the city’s South Austin neighborhood on Saturday, Chicago police said.

The shooting happened just after midnight in the 5000 block of West Madison Street on the city’s West Side.

Investigators said a group of people got out of a white sedan and began shooting at another vehicle. Police said a man, 33, in a moving vehicle was shot in the thigh. He was taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition.

A 43-year-old man who was standing nearby sustained a gunshot wound to the face and was transported to Loretto Hospital where he is listed in critical condition.

A third man, 51, was was also standing outside and sustained a gunshot wound to the torso and leg. He was taken to Mt. Sinai in serious condition.

There was no one in custody. Police continue to investigate.

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Last weekend, at least 21 people were shot, one fatally, across Chicago, police said.

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