12 Injured in Chicago Drive-By
Multiple Drive-by Shootings Mar Juneteenth in Chicago, Killing Four and Injuring Dozens
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Investigators said the two gunmen fired from different sides of the red SUV—one shooting from the driver’s side and the other from the passenger side—before fleeing eastbound on 95th Street.
Police identified the hospitals that received victims: Christ Hospital, the University of Chicago Medical Center, Trinity Hospital, and Little Company of Mary Hospital.
CWB Chicago reported CPD cordoned off the block between Yale and Princeton avenues and that “more than 100 evidence markers” were placed, with many marking what appeared to be rifle shell casings.
A local pastor, Donovan Price, posted a plea on social media after the shooting: “Please pray for this mega violent night… Shootings everywhere mass shooting near my house/church.”
NBC Chicago reported the injured victims ranged in age from 17 to 47 years old.
Two gunmen in a red SUV opened fire on a crowd in Chicago's Princeton Park neighborhood just after 11 p.m. on Friday, injuring at least 12 people. NBC Chicago reported the victims ranged in age from 17 to 47. One 26-year-old man is in critical condition. The shooting happened on West 95th Street near South Princeton Avenue on the South Side.
The attack came on the first night of Father's Day weekend, which also coincided with the Juneteenth holiday. CWB Chicago noted that by sunrise Saturday, the 2026 Father's Day weekend had already surpassed the total shooting victims recorded during the same weekend in 2025.
Two Gunmen Fired From Both Sides of SUV
Chicago police said the red SUV was traveling eastbound on 95th Street when it pulled alongside the crowd at around 11:10 p.m. One gunman fired from the driver's side and a second fired from the passenger side. The vehicle then fled east on 95th Street. NBC Chicago reported residents described hearing a "hail of gunfire" lasting several seconds.
First responders arrived within minutes and found two victims at the scene. A 32-year-old woman had been shot twice in the back. A 44-year-old man had been grazed multiple times. Both were listed in good condition. Ten more victims showed up at local hospitals on their own over the next two hours, CBS Chicago reported.
Over 100 Evidence Markers Found on the Block
CWB Chicago reported that detectives cordoned off the full block between Yale and Princeton avenues. Forensic teams placed more than 100 evidence markers on the street and sidewalks. Many of the markers flagged what appeared to be rifle-caliber shell casings. Chicago police also said they were reviewing footage from POD — Police Observation Device — cameras in the area.
The 12 injured were treated at four hospitals: Christ Hospital, the University of Chicago Medical Center, Trinity Hospital, and Little Company of Mary Hospital. The 26-year-old man in critical condition was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center. As of Saturday, no suspects had been named and no one was in custody, according to Pressbee.
Pastor Calls It a 'Mega Violent Night' for the Neighborhood
Local pastor Donovan Price arrived at the scene shortly after the shooting. He posted a plea on social media: "Please pray for this mega violent night… Shootings everywhere mass shooting near my house/church, shooting on the train… madness Pray." CBS Chicago reported he later said, "Fireworks should not turn into gunshots" on a weekend meant for celebration.
CBS Chicago reported that at least 21 people had been shot across Chicago since the start of the holiday weekend Friday afternoon, with four to five deaths. Experts noted that the two-sided attack from the SUV pointed to a premeditated, coordinated strike rather than a random dispute, suggesting the crowd may have been a specific target.
This Corner Has Seen Mass Shootings Before
The intersection of 95th Street and Princeton Avenue is not new to mass violence. Chicago Sun-Times archive records show a similar mass shooting at this same location during Father's Day weekend in 2024, when 10 people were wounded. The Princeton Park area sits within the broader Roseland community, a South Side neighborhood that has long dealt with gang conflict, especially during large outdoor holiday gatherings.
The shooting puts pressure on Mayor Brandon Johnson's office and CPD Superintendent Larry Snelling to explain why holiday surge patrols failed to stop an attack at a known high-risk location. The youngest victim, a 17-year-old boy, was shot in the thigh and listed in good condition. Area Two detectives are leading the investigation.
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