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A violent triple shooting rocked Chicago’s Irving Park neighborhood early Sunday morning.
The incident occurred at approximately 2:47 a.m. on the Northwest Side.
According to Chicago police, the gunfire broke out in the 2900-block of West Irving Park Road.
Three men were standing outside at the time of the attack.
A woman reportedly approached the group and began shooting in their direction.
One 37-year-old man was hit multiple times during the volley of gunfire.
Emergency responders rushed him to Illinois Masonic Hospital in critical condition.
A 31-year-old man was struck in the right calf.
Medical officials expect him to recover from his injuries.
A third victim, age 38, suffered a gunshot wound to the leg.
He is also reported to be in stable condition.
Chicago police have not yet released a description of the female shooter.
No arrests have been made as detectives continue to process the scene.
Recent History
The Irving Park neighborhood is generally known for its residential feel and local businesses.
However, residents have expressed growing concerns over late-night violence on the Northwest Side.
This triple shooting follows a pattern of increased activity in commercial corridors during weekend hours.
Similar incidents in nearby Albany Park and Avondale have kept local law enforcement on high alert recently.
Community leaders often point to the intersection of nightlife and accessible transit as a factor in these late-night disputes.
Police are currently reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses on West Irving Park Road.
They hope to identify the woman responsible for the sudden burst of violence.
Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Area Five Detectives.
