Four Shot Near Loretto Hospital in Chicago, Illinois; One Critically Injured

Four people were wounded in a drive-by shooting near Loretto Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, early Sunday, October 18, police said. A 45-year-old man was hospitalized in critical condition.

Officers responded shortly before 2:30 a.m. near South Central Avenue and West Harrison Street in the South Austin neighborhood.

Police said the 45-year-old was on the sidewalk when an SUV approached and someone inside opened fire. He suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital.

Three other victims arrived at hospitals following the shooting. A 39-year-old woman wounded in the chest and a 30-year-old man shot in the neck and shoulder were listed in good condition at Loretto Hospital.

A 28-year-old man who suffered two gunshot wounds to the face went to Stroger Hospital, where police said he was also in good condition.

Area Four detectives are investigating. Authorities did not immediately release further details about the circumstances.