Quantcast

The DNAinfo archives brought to you by WNYC.
Read the press release here.

Man Critically Hurt in Humboldt Park Shooting; Girl Shot in Grand Crossing

By Kyla Gardner | September 13, 2013 5:53pm | Updated on September 13, 2013 6:54pm
 A man was in critical condition after being shot in Humboldt Park Friday, police said.
A man was in critical condition after being shot in Humboldt Park Friday, police said.
View Full Caption
Shutterstock

CHICAGO — A man and girl were wounded in shootings across the city Friday afternoon, police said.

A man was in critical condition after being shot several times in Humboldt Park.

The 27-year-old man was hit by gunfire about 1:37 p.m. in the 1100 block of North Keystone Avenue, said Officer Daniel O'Brien, police spokesman.

The man was rushed to Mount Sinai Hospital in critical condition, O'Brien said.

The incident took place a little more than a mile from Humboldt Park, which is hosting Riot Fest.

In Grand Crossing, a girl was shot in the left leg.

She was hit about 4:56 p.m. in the 7900 block of South Vernon Avenue, O'Brien said. Her age was unknown.

The girl was listed in good condition at Comer Children's Hospital, police said.