CHICAGO (WLS) — Evidence markers littered the sidewalks after an eruption of gunfire had North Side school kids seeking cover on Friday afternoon.
“It’s shocking, because I never thought I would see this many cops at this time over here,” said Uptown resident Lisette Gonzalez.
The shooting happened around 3:30 p.m. as school was letting out at Goudy Elementary near Winona Street and Winthrop Avenue, steps from the Argyle CTA Red Line stop.
“This cannot happen again,” said 48th Ward Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth. “Any instance of gun violence, especially when it’s around children, is unacceptable.”
Police said a 9-year-old girl was grazed by a bullet in the calf while standing on a sidewalk.
A 45-year-old man was shot in the arm, and officials said he ran into the school for help.
The principal said teachers helped put pressure on his wound until help arrived.
It is unclear if that injured 9-year-old was a student at the school or just passing by.
Police say both shooting victims are expected to be OK.
But many in the neighborhood are alarmed by a rise in violence in the police district that includes Uptown.
There has been a 60% increase in shootings in the first 10 months of this year compared to the same period last year.
The alderperson asked for more police.
“We would love to see more patrols in this area, especially foot patrols, bike patrols,” Manaa-Hoppenworth said.
No one is in custody. Police have not said who the shooter or shooters were targeting and why, and it is unclear if the two victims were together or were on different parts of the block.
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