At least two people were killed, and more than a dozen people were shot when several people exchanged gunfire in the middle of a party in Chicago's South Side, early Sunday (March 14) morning. Investigators have not determined a motive in the shooting but believe it was "gang-related."
The shooting victims, who are between the ages of 20 to 44, were taken to nearby hospitals with injuries ranging from serious to critical.
Police officials said that the shooting happened during a "pop-up" party being hosted at a tow truck garage that had been converted into an event space. Four guns were recovered at the scene.
"At one point, it may have been an old lounge that is obviously converted just for the pop-up party," Chicago police Superintendent David Brown said. "We don't know what the celebration associated with this party was at this point. We're still trying to follow up on leads on what that motive might be."
According to the Chicago Tribune, the two deceased victims were a 31-year-old woman and a 39-year-old male. The woman was found outside the building and had been shot three times, including once in the head. The man's body was found in a "backroom" with gunshot wounds to his neck and leg.
"For the mothers who will never hear their child's voice again and the children who will grow up without a parent, I urge you to please support our city in this investigation so justice can be served and our families can move forward from this tragic and heart-shattering loss," Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot tweeted.
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