The. I see a kid laying down right there because he got shot in the leg," said Saul Ramirez. All four victims were students at Chicago Public Schools, but it is unclear whether they were all students at Schurz. Baker worried about his friends. I know you must have questions and concerns, I am hosting a parent meeting on Friday. One of the victims is a student at an alternative school, according to police. A 15-year-old boy remains in critical condition at the hospital while three other teens are also recovering from gunshot wounds, but are expected to be OK. More than 50 parents attended the meeting and other watched over Zoom. A 17-year-old boy was taken to Community First Hospital in good condition with a graze wound to the leg, and an 18-year-old boy was taken to Illinois Masonic Medical Center also in good condition with a gunshot wound to the leg. Schurz High School is located in the Old Irving Park neighborhood. More activity by Lucienne It's National Volunteer Week! Thursday couldnt be business as usual, said Juliet De Jesus Alejandre, director of the Palenque LSNA neighborhood group that organized the show of support. Luis Garcia was inside a car at East 17th Avenue and Esplanade, just north of the school, when he was shot on Feb. 13 just after 2:30 p.m., police said at the time. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Two of the victims are Chicago Public Schools students, while one attends an alternative school, police said. "As soon as I parked here, I heard the shots. The three additional victims were taken to other hospitals in good condition: another 15-year-old boy with a back wound, a 17-year-old boy whose leg was grazed and an 18-year-old man with a leg wound. Were very upset ourselves and frustrated with this, Nieves said. The teens were in the patio area of the shop in the 4300 block of West Addison Street when a dark-colored SUV drove by and someone inside opened fire around 2:45 p.m., according to Deputy Police Chief Roberto Nieves. Police said the two other shooting victims attend Aspira Antonia Pantoja High School, a Chicago Public Schools charter school, though its not managed by CPS. Lopez said he provided aid to the victim and called 911. According to Chicago police, one of the victims was taken to an area hospital in critical condition, while two others were hospitalized in serious condition. The CARL SCHURZ Academic Decathlon Team brings home 5th place at the City Championship Finals and is going to compete in the CITY FINALS on February 16 and March 4, 2023!!! because I knew he was outside already," she said, "so I was like, 'Dad, stay in the car! I was nervous. Schurz is one of many CPS high schools whose Local School Council has voted within the last two years to do away with school resource officers who are assigned to monitor safety. An employee at La Michoacna told Block Club at the time shed seen fights happen at least twice a week between students outside the shop as well as around the schools outdoor campus. A third boy, 17, was grazed in the leg and was taken to Community First Hospital, where he was in good condition. Mily Garcia was waiting outside the school to pick up her daughter when she spoke with another parent who saw someone open fire from a passing SUV at a group at La Michoacana ice cream shop, a popular hangout spot for students after school. Police investigating shooting near Expo Park in Aurora A 16-year-old East High School student who was shot outside the Denver school 2 weeks ago has died, the Denver Police Department confirmed Wednesday. We're told that boy was the 15-year-old who was shot in the face and neck - and was bleeding. Police said dismissal times at schools are staggered, so there were some students out of school while the majority of Schurz students were inside at the time of the shooting. Some are advocating for additional security officers around the school. The best thing for the school would be to remove it.. Two bullet holes could be seen on the glass window pane near the entrance of the ice cream shop. 3601 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641, Student Information System (Aspen, Focus, etc. Garcia said her daughter wasnt released until almost 4 p.m. Thank god shes safe, Garcia said. Police said a 15-year-old boy was struck in the face and neck and taken to Lurie Children's Hospital in critical condition. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago fire officials said four people were shot near Carl Schurz High School in Irving Park Wednesday. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.". / CBS Chicago. They have him sleeping right now, Joseph Brown said, adding that his son was breathing through a tube, and doctors had been checking for swelling. "I was like, poor kids you know, they were just having ice cream in broad daylight.". In a letter to parents, Schurz Principal Heidy Moran said the shooting happened shortly before dismissal, and the school went on a brief lockdown before students were let out for the day. It did not occur inside the school. Please enter valid email address to continue. Inmate beaten to death in Cook County Jail's max security wing: police, Chicago Weather: Mostly cloudy, late showers Saturday, Indiana state trooper killed responding to weather-related crash. The mother of a 14-year-old freshman at Schurz said she was parked near the ice cream shop, waiting to pick up her daughter, when she heard eight to 10 shots. CBS 2's Jackie Kostek . Daniel Escutia, 16, said his mom had been sitting nearby to pick him up when shots were fired. As the Carl Schurz High School students passed under the schools brown iron gates Thursday morning, community members greeted them with doughnuts and flowers outside the Northwest Side school, a day after a shooting that left four teens wounded, including two Schurz students. In 2019, a 17-year-old boy was shot and killed when a gunman standing on a corner near Schurz High School shot at his car. Last year, the school, 3601 N. Milwaukee Ave., was locked down after a rumor spread about a person with a gun, causing parents and students to panic, administrators said. Four teens are wounded, one critically, in a drive-by shooting near Schurz High School. Joseph Brown said his son likes playing video games and mostly keeps to himself. Police said he was taken to Lurie Children's Hospital in critical condition. De Mar also spoke to a man who heard the shots as he was outside the school while waiting for his niece. Heather ODonnell of the Chicago social services agency Thresholds says the money is an opportunity to really build up substance use care.. An 18-year-old man was shot in the leg and was taken to Illinois Masonic Hospital, where he was also listed in good condition. The students seemed somber and nervous as they walked by the ice cream shop where the shooting happened and past two flashing-blue police cars into the school, De Jesus Alejandre said. Chicago police said four people were shot at Milwaukee and Addison near Carl Schurz High School in Irving Park Wednesday. A 15-year-old boy was shot in the face and neck and was taken to Lurie Childrens Hospital, Chicago police said. His classmate Kentrell McNeal, also 15, was fatally shot hours later in Hyde Park, with their two deaths rocking the school community for months. Violence and this pain isnt normal, so we cant normalize it, De Jesus Alejandre said. Im very scared walking outside by myself now. Chicago police at the scene where four teenagers were shot outside La Michoacana ice cream shop near Schurz High School on Aug 24, 2022. he district just last week unveiled new safety, Column: Chalk talk needed on the Chicago Blackhawks parking-lot tribute to departed star Patrick Kane, Darien getting its first marijuana dispensing business, Chicago-area man mourns loss of 100 relatives in Turkey earthquake, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Some of the kids might be tall or have mustaches, but they are still babies, she said. We thought it was a drill at first, said one student, who asked not to be named. DENVER A 16-year-old East High School student who was shot more than two weeks ago has died, a . His classmate Kentrell McNeal, also 15, was fatally shot hours later in Hyde Park, with their two deaths rocking the school community for months. Vianni said she was worried about her dad, who again, happened to be waiting just steps from the shooting. Chicago Public Schools released a statement, saying, "Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is working closely with Chicago Police Department (CPD) as we respond to a shooting near one of our high schools, just prior to the school's dismissal bell. Schurz High School is located in the Old Irving Park neighborhood. Chicago educators and parents have envied the trauma response for students in Highland Park as they head back to schools after the suburbs 4th of July tragedy. CHICAGO (WLS) -- School administrators from Schurz High School and parents met Friday days after a drive-by shooting near the school injured four teenagers. CPS officials wouldnt comment. Thats when a front seat passenger opened fire into a crowd of people, hitting the four teens and leaving one casing in the backpack of a 15-year-old Schurz student who was shot in the back and taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition, according to police. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune). We thought it was a drill at first, said one student, who asked not to be named. Chicago Tribune editors' top story picks, delivered to your inbox each afternoon. The driver from the shooting took off, heading east on Addison, Nieves said. She said shes spoken to several parents who want the restaurant to be closed. A student ducks under police tape as Chicago police officers work the scene where four teenagers were shot outside La Michoacana ice cream shop in the 3600 block of North Milwaukee Avenue near Schurz High School on Aug 24, 2022. As the Carl Schurz High School students passed under the school's brown iron gates Thursday morning, community members greeted them with doughnuts and flowers outside the Northwest Side. Police are seeking surveillance footage of that vehicle, and have canvassed nearby businesses to obtain more footage to aid in the investigation. A line of kids jutted out from the main door as they waited to go inside. An 18-year-old was shot in his leg and taken to Illinois Masonic Hospital in good condition, police said. We will provide more details on this story as they develop. The Fire Department says four people were shot near Carl Schurz High School at Addison Street and Milwaukee Avenue. CPD and paramedics quickly arrived and responded, and the soft lockdown was lifted once there was no longer a safety threat. He was reportedly in good condition. No main arteries were hit. The district partnered with police and fire personnel for an active shooter drill, and CPS safety and security chief Jadine Chou said schools are ready for that type of emergency. CHICAGO (WLS) -- School administrators from Schurz High School and parents met Friday days after a drive-by shooting near the school injured four teenagers. Email Newsroom@BlockClubChi.org. She said she planned to host a parent meeting Friday to discuss the incident. DENVER Students at East High School walked out Friday morning as part of a push for gun safety after the death of a 16-year-old student who was shot near . CHICAGO Parents and guardians were invited to Carl Schurz High School by the principal on Friday to discuss a shooting near the school that left four teens wounded. Subscribe to Block Club Chicago,an independent, 501(c)(3), journalist-run newsroom. Police said a dark colored SUV pulled up on Addison and someone inside opened fire at a group of people on the patio of an ice cream shop just south of the intersection. Theres different start times and dismissal times for students. Four people were shot in a drive-by attack Wednesday afternoon outside an ice cream shop across the street from Schurz High School on Chicago's Northwest Side, authorities said. "Please know that we are . "Once I heard the shots, I just tried to get down, told my wife to do the same thing," said Jose Villanueva, who was waiting for his niece outside of Schurz High School. In. The police are not doing a bad job, but it's just things gotta be more tight.". Kostek spoke to an employee of a family-owned taco shop across the street from the scene. All Rights Reserved. Mily Garcia said she was waiting outside the school to pick up her 16-year-old daughter when she spoke with another parent who saw someone open fire from a passing SUV at a group at La Michoacana ice cream shop, a popular hangout spot for students after school. De Mar talked with one parent who was waiting in the car with his daughter, and who was just feet from the shooting. Safety meeting held at Schurz High School after 4 teens injured in drive-by shooting. Jamari Williams, 15, was killed two blocks from Simeon High School in September of 2021, minutes after school had let out for the day in Chatham. The best thing for the school would be to remove it.. "I see it in his face. Moments later, the worker who didnt want to be identified heard screams outside. Three people were inside the vehicle as it moved south on Milwaukee Avenue, then turned left on Addison Street, according to the report. This article contains new, firsthand information uncovered by its reporter(s). Another 17-year-old was charged in the shooting. A spokesman for the Chicago Fire Department said the victims were. In August, four teens were shot in a drive-by attack near an ice cream shop across the street from Schurz High School. Sandra Acebedo hugs and greets Norma Rios Sierra, as Juliet De Jesus Alejandre, right, back to camera is greeted and hugged by a parent of a high school student, Monica Espinoza, who was handing out flowers to students, parents and staff, at Schurz High School on Aug. 25, 2022. Now she wants him to transfer. Detectives and officers are investigating in the area, and are seeking video and any other type of evidence, Nieves said. Four students from Schurz and a local charter school were injured two critically. One student who was in class and heard gunfire said it appeared to be a drive-by shooting. The school went on a lockdown while the CPD responded and that lockdown has since been lifted and students have been released. A student ducks under police tape as Chicago police officers work the scene where four teenagers were shot outside La Michoacana ice cream shop in the 3600 block of North Milwaukee Avenue near Schurz High School on Aug 24, 2022. A 17-year-old suffered a graze wound to the leg and was taken to Community First Medical Center in good condition. He asked anyone with information about the shooting to contact Area 5 detectives. No one is in custody. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. A 15-year-old boy was shot in his face and neck and was taken to Lurie Childrens Hospital in critical condition, police said. Block Club Chicago is a nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, nonpartisan and essential coverage of Chicagos diverse neighborhoods. He feels secure once hes inside the school, he added. The shooting happened just before dismissal on the third day of classes to start the new school year. and last updated 8:31 AM, Mar 03, 2023. CPD had said all four were CPS students, but later corrected themselves, saying two of the victims are CPS students, one attends an alternative school and the fourth victim is an 18-year-old man may not be a student. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago fire officials said four people were shot near Carl Schurz High School in Irving Park Wednesday. He was listed in critical condition. Witnesses said the victims, all teens, were near an ice cream shop. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The shooting occurred as Schurz students left for the day, witnesses said. A judge ordered Steven Montano, 18, to be held without bail at a Friday hearing as he faces a murder charge in the slaying of officer Andrs Mauricio Vsquez Lasso. In 2006, three students were shot across the street from the school. WBEZ brings you fact-based news and information. Meanwhile, new information from a police report obtained by the Tribune offered more details about what happened Wednesday when patrons on the patio of an ice cream shop were shot. The three additional victims were taken to other hospitals in good condition: another 15-year-old boy with a back wound, a 17-year-old boy whose leg was grazed and an 18-year-old man with a leg wound. She said shes spoken to several parents who want the restaurant to be closed. Another 15-year-old boy was struck in the back and taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition. "Our number one priority is the safety of our kids especially our kids that attend school. Luis . Her daughter then texted her to say the school was on lockdown. An employee inside the restaurant said she was working when she and a coworker got down to the floor after hearing at least four shots ring out. Theres nothing you can do about it.. Some parents said they were. Last year, the school, 3601 N. Milwaukee Ave., was locked down after a rumor spread about a person with a gun, causing parents and students to panic, administrators said. The district partnered with police and fire personnel for an active shooter drill, and CPS safety and security chief Jadine Chou said schools are ready for that type of emergency. After Garcia was a victim of gun violence right by the school, many East High students addressed Denver's city council on Feb. 20. Another 15-year-old boy was shot in the back and was taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County in good condition. And, according to Montes, more than 700 homicides have been reported across Chicago this year. We saw at least one squad car outside Thursday afternoon. Our hearts are with their friends, families and the Schurz school community in the wake of this unimaginable trauma. Garcia said La Michoacana has been a sore spot for parents because fights between students break out there regularly. That's about it," said Jose Villanueva, who added he heard "roughly three" shots. CPS communities have struggled with gun violence trauma over the years, often finding a lack of resources to help both children and staff cope with the shooting or killing of a student. Updated: 2:47 PM MST March 1, 2023. The shooting happened just before dismissal on the third day of classes to start the new school year. "I heard the sirens or whatever, so I was confused, and then I was like, 'Dad!' She said she planned to host a parent meeting Friday to discuss the incident. August 25, 2022 / 6:20 PM The following month, a 14-year-old girl and a security guard were shot as they walked out of Phillips Academy High School in Bronzeville. Four students wounded in drive-by shooting outside ice cream shop by Chicago high school Four teenage boys were shot and injured in the ambush-style attack, including one 15-year-old boy who. Two students said they were locked down in their classroom after the shots rang out. Inmate beaten to death in Cook County Jail's max security wing: police, Chicago Weather: Mostly cloudy, late showers Saturday, Indiana state trooper killed responding to weather-related crash. Our number one priority is the safety of our kids," said Dep. The vehicle then sped off east on Addison Street. In 2006, three students were shot across the street from the school. Information about where, if anywhere, the 18-year-old attended school was not immediately learned. Sandra Acebedo hugs and greets Norma Rios Sierra, as Juliet De Jesus Alejandre, right, back to camera is greeted and hugged by a parent of a high school student, Monica Espinoza, who was handing out flowers to students, parents and staff, at Schurz High School on Aug. 25, 2022. The shooting happened just before dismissal on the third day of classes to start the new school year. An 18-year-old was shot in the leg and was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, also in good condition. They just want to feel loved and supported and not judged, De Jesus Alejandre said. The bullet went through the left side of his neck and out the right side of his cheek, he said. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our. In 2019, a 17-year-old boy was shot and killed when a gunman standing on a corner near the school shot at his car. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. The shooting occurred on the third day of classes for Chicago Public Schools. CPS and CPD will be providing additional safety supports to our school this week, and many members of our community may be aware of this incident," Moran wrote. Schurz High School interim principal Heidy Moran sent a letter to families saying shots had been fired across the street, but not indicating that students were shot. Another 15-year-old was shot in his back and taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition. The video shows him stopping and leaning over. His father, Joseph Brown, said that his son was doing fine Thursday afternoon. Parents said the CTA was discussed and the safety of students while waiting for the bus. Our No. A 15-year-old boy was shot in the face and neck and was taken to Lurie Childrens Hospital, Chicago police said. An employee inside the restaurant said she was working when she and a coworker got down to the floor after hearing at least four shots ring out. 1 priority is the safety of our kids, especially our kids that attend school, Nieves said. CHICAGO (CBS) -- Video released Thursday shows teenagers running down the sidewalk after shots were fired across from Carl Schurz High School on the city's Northwest Side the day before. This is very upsetting and we understand that. "Please know that we are taking this matter extremely seriously. CPS communities have struggled with gun violence trauma over the years, often finding a lack of resources to help both children and staff cope with the shooting or killing of a student. Parents hope Friday's meeting is the first toward something positive coming from this tragedy. Schurz High School interim principal Heidy Moran sent a letter to families - saying shots had been fired across the street, but not indicating that students were shot. Mily Garcia was waiting outside the school to pick up her daughter when she saw someone open fire from a passing SUV at a group at La Michoacna ice cream shop, a popular hangout spot for students after school. An employee inside the restaurant said she was working when she and a co-worker got down to the floor after hearing at least four shots ring out. Seconds later, a girl rushes up to help a boy in a white T-shirt. Four teenagers were shot in a drive-by attack outside an ice cream shop across the street from Schurz High School on the Northwest Side Wednesday afternoon, according to Chicago police. Police said at 2:47 p.m., four teenage boys were on the patio of the ice cream shop when a black sport-utility vehicle went by and someone inside shot them all. CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) Chicago Police responded to a shooting outside Carl Schurz High School, at 3601 N Milwaukee Avenue, on Wednesday afternoon. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune). He was listed in critical condition. / CBS Chicago. He said students go through a metal detector and have their backpacks checked as they entered Schurz. Garcia said La Michoacana has been a sore spot for parents because fights between students break out there regularly. Our No. Students cant hang out around Schurz, they need to head straight home, Baker said. Around 4 p.m., the lockdown ended and students left the school to be reunited with their parents. CPS CEO Pedro Martinez said last week the district needs help from other city agencies to deal with mental health and gun violence woes hurting students. Emmanuel Gallegos, a 17-year-old Northside College Prep student, Another 17-year-old was charged in the shooting. Estrada said he looked out a window and saw an injured person on the sidewalk and shortly after that another victim being taken to an ambulance in a wheelchair. The SUV then fled eastbound on Addison. Shortly before dismissal, there were shots fired across the street from our school building. Authorities say that four Chicago Public Schools students were shot on the patio of a business near a Northwest Side high school on Wednesday afternoon. Lawmakers and others should not seek to undo laws meant to protect people from gun violence. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Bags of chips, bottles of water, a can of soda and cans of canned cocktails were abandoned at the patio. Jessica Chavez walked her daughter to the gate for her fourth day at Schurz. Video shows horrific aftermath of shooting across from Carl Schurz High School. All Rights Reserved. Police tape was partially roped around La Michoacna about 5:30 p.m. as detectives investigated inside and outside the ice cream shop. "This is very upsetting, and we understand it. Please know that we are taking this matter extremely seriously. A second 15-year-old boy was taken to Stroger Hospital with a gunshot wound to the back, police said. Milwaukee Avenue is closed in both directions between Keeler Avenue and Kostner Avenue. The mother, who didnt want to give her name because of safety concerns, said she saw a black car with dark windows flee the scene. The other 15-year-old was shot in the back and was taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County in good condition. Its still an active investigation, said Tom Ahern, a police spokesman. According to Chicago fire officials, at least four people were shot near Schurz High School, located near the intersection of Milwaukee and Addison. ), Senior Portraits - January 17th - March 3rd, Spirit Week Begins 1/23 *: *Winter Formal 1/27, Junior Yearbook Picture Week - 12/12 - 12/16, 11/21 10:15am-4:30pm: Parent-Teacher Conferences // Conferencias de padres y maestros, Pick Up FREE Covid Tests // Recojer las pruebas de Covid GRATIS, Schurz Fields Special Olympics Unified Basketball Team. In the wake of yet another mass shooting, our CEO, Oren Frank, explains . But the next step is to figure out how to better protect kids away from schools, she said. A fourth victim is in good condition. https://cbsn.ws/3QOFT6d. Carl Schurz High School Aug 2011 - Present 11 years 8 months. The 17-year-old, who suffered a graze wound to the leg, was taken to Community First Medical Center in good condition while the 18-year-old, also shot in the leg and in good condition, was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, police and fire officials said. In 2019, a 17-year-old boy was shot and killed when a gunman standing on a corner near the school shot at his car. Local businesses reopened to customers just before 6 p.m. "They're not doing a bad job here at Schurz. All rights reserved, Indiana State Trooper Struck and Killed by Suspect During Police Chase, Chicago FOP Lodge Reelects John Catanzara as President, New Ranking Names Most Expensive Cities In Illinois and These Chicago Suburbs Top the List, Chicago-Area Counties Under Winter Storm Advisories and Warnings, Chicago Suburb Lands on List of Happiest Places to Live,' Another Midwest City Makes Top 10, Actor Tom Sizemore, of Saving Private Ryan,' Dies at 61. Garcia said her daughter wasnt released until almost 4 p.m. Thank god shes safe, Garcia said. Meanwhile, the Albany Park (17th) police district will have enhanced patrols both arrival and dismissal times at Schurz beginning on Thursday morning, Nieves said. Schurz, at the corner of Milwaukee and Addison, went on lockdown when the shooting happened "just prior to the school's dismissal bell," according to an emailed statement from Chicago Public. "I just remember the teachers telling everyone to, you know, stay in the classroom; don't leave the building," said his daughter, Vianni Ramirez. Sun-Times Media Wire contributed to this report. CPS CEO Pedro Martinez said last week the district needs help from other city agencies to deal with mental health and gun violence woes hurting students. Four teenagers were shot in a drive-by attack outside an ice cream shop across the street from Schurz High School on the Northwest Side Wednesday afternoon, according to Chicago police. Just three days since fall classes resumed following summer break, Schurz High School in Old Irving Park on Chicago's northwest side went into lockdown Wednesday after four teenagers were. The ice cream shop has at least four security cameras facing the area of the outside patio near where the shooting happened. A 17-year-old had a graze wound to his leg and was taken to Community First Medical Center in good condition. First published on August 24, 2022 / 3:39 PM. On was struck in the face and neck and was taken to Lurie Children's Hospital in critical condition. Schurz High School is located in the Old Irving Park neighborhood. It felt like a normal day to Marcelino Cruz. Author: Nate Lynn. In a latter to. Chicago educators and parents have envied the trauma response for students in Highland Park as they head back to schools after the suburbs 4th of July tragedy. Schurz Fields Special Olympics Unified Basketball Team Schurz Acadec Team Advances to City Finals! I dont feel safe being around here anymore, Baker said. Clickhereto support Block Clubwith atax-deductible donation. Police will increase patrols during arrival and dismissal times at Schurz in response to the shooting, Nieves said. "Since we heard the shots and everything, I figured out that the school was on lockdown which is what happened.". Video shows horrific aftermath of shooting across from Carl Schurz High School CBS 2's Jackie Kostek also spoke to a taco shop owner who said one of the victims hid in front of his shop. "We thought it was a drill at first," said one student, who asked not to be named. Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park reporter Thanks for subscribing to Block Club Chicago, an independent, 501(c)(3), journalist-run newsroom. Previously in 2019, Emmanuel Gallegos, a 17-year-old Northside College Prep student, was fatally shot while riding in a car near Schurz on his way to get a haircut.