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Two people were shot Thursday evening in the parking lot of a Chicago Police Department station on the city’s West Side.
The shooting occurred around 6:12 p.m. near West Madison Street and North Waller Avenue in the South Austin neighborhood.
A 19-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman were targeted by an unknown shooter.
Both victims were transported to Mount Sinai Hospital.
Officials report that both individuals are currently in fair condition.
The incident took place specifically on the grounds of the 15th District police station.
No arrests have been made as of Friday morning.
Detectives are currently reviewing surveillance footage from the station’s perimeter.
The motive for the shooting remains unclear at this time.
Recent History
The South Austin neighborhood has faced a challenging start to the year regarding public safety.
This police station parking lot is located in one of the most heavily patrolled sectors of the West Side.
Despite the proximity to law enforcement, daytime and early evening violence has persisted in the 15th District.
Last month, several shootings were reported within a four-block radius of the Madison and Waller intersection.
Community leaders have previously raised concerns about “brazen” attacks occurring near civic buildings.
The 15th District historically sees a high volume of calls related to gun violence during the evening commute.
This specific corridor of West Madison Street is a frequent focus of CPD’s “violence reduction” missions.
Residents say the boldness of shooting on police property marks a disturbing shift in local crime patterns.
