Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park. De Jesus Alejandre said she wanted to make sure the students would not feel alone. 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. Our No. The other 15-year-old boy, Schurz sophomore Jordan Brown, was shot in the neck and was taken to Lurie Childrens Hospital, where he was in critical condition, police said. 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. 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!!! Garcia said La Michoacana has been a sore spot for parents because fights between students break out there regularly. 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. 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. East High School students are walking out of class Friday to demand an end to gun violence following the shooting death of one of their classmates. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune). Witnesses told police they spotted a black Mercedes with tinted windows and a green license plate moments before the shooting. The CPS Crisis team and Schurz staff will be available to any students who may need additional support. Chicago Police say detectives are still investigating this week's shooting near Schurz High School in the Old . 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. Nieves called the shooting very upsetting, and assured parents that the department would concentrate on keeping children safe in or out of school. He asked anyone with information about the shooting to contact Area 5 detectives. His classmate Kentrell McNeal, also 15, was fatally shot hours later in Hyde Park, with their two deaths rocking the school community for months. Updated: 9:10 AM MST March 3, 2023. She said shes spoken to several parents who want the restaurant to be closed. I was nervous. He was listed in critical condition. Safety meeting held at Schurz High School after 4 teens injured in drive-by shooting. The shooting took place on the patio of the La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop across the street from the school at Milwaukee Avenue and Addison Street. 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. CPS officials wouldnt comment. Wednesday was the third day of the new CPS school year, and Schurz, at the corner of Milwaukee and Addison, went on lockdown when the shooting happened just prior to the schools dismissal bell, according to an emailed statement from Chicago Public Schools. Parents hope Friday's meeting is the first toward something positive coming from this tragedy. The victims were shot outside La Michoacna, 3591 N. Milwaukee Ave., witnesses said. "I heard about seven or eight shots, and the car just took off. Chicago Tribune editors' top story picks, delivered to your inbox each afternoon. 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. (Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune). Two students said they were locked down in their classroom after the shots rang out. . The shooting happened just before dismissal on the third day of classes to start the new school year. Five minutes after being told to remain in their classrooms, the students said they realized it was more serious. Four students from Schurz and a local charter school were injured two critically. All four victims were students at Chicago Public Schools, but it is unclear whether they were all students at Schurz. She said the school was locked down and she was still waiting for her daughter to be released from classes at 3:30 p.m. Students said the school was immediately placed on a soft lockdown. A 15-year-old boy was shot in the face and neck and was taken to Lurie Childrens Hospital, Chicago police said. 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. Police say that patrols will be enhanced during arrival and dismissal times at the school beginning on Thursday. In the wake of yet another mass shooting, our CEO, Oren Frank, explains . Daniel Escutia, 16, said his mom had been sitting nearby to pick him up when shots were fired. Email Newsroom@BlockClubChi.org. Clickhereto support Block Clubwith atax-deductible donation. Witnesses said the victims, all teens, were near an ice cream shop. Protesters remember East High student killed by a shooting last month Luis Garcia died Wednesday due to a gunshot-related injury he sustained shortly after leaving school Feb. 13 . We are very upset with it ourselves," Nieves said. Four teens shot on ice cream shop patio across from Carl Schurz High School, Police update on shooting near Carl Schurz High School, Schurz High School briefly placed on lockdown after four teens are shot nearby, Increased police presence outside Carl Schurz High School on Northwest Side after four teens shot an, STREAMING LIVE: Shooting Near Carl Schurz High School. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago fire officials said four people were shot near Carl Schurz High School in Irving Park Wednesday. 2023 FOX Television Stations, from SAT 8:00 PM CST until WED 4:30 AM CST, Newton County, until SUN 12:00 PM CST, Lake County, Kenosha County, from SAT 12:00 PM CST until WED 6:00 AM CST, Jasper County, from SUN 6:00 AM CST until MON 6:00 AM CST, Lake County, Newton County, is in effect, Kane County, Lake County, McHenry County, Porter County, Jasper County. DENVER A 16-year-old East High School student who was shot more than two weeks ago has died, a . There was a shooting outside of Schurz HS in the Irving Park community today. 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. 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. 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. 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. An explanation of winter vs nesting robins locally, winter aconite in snow, hiking the Appalachian Trail, and ice shacks being down on Lake Winnebago are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors. 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. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. As soon as I saw the car go by, I got very afraid, because I wondered if someone had gone inside the school, she said in Spanish. Two students said they were locked down in their classroom after the shots rang out. 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. 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. 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 know it's affecting him," she said. The district just last week unveiled new safety and security plans. "I just wanted to see what they were gonna say; I mean, what can you really do," said Theresa Rios, grandparent of two students. 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. 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. 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. Schurz High School Principal Heidy Moran released the following letter to families Wednesday: The safety of your children is always our top priority, which is why we must inform you of an incident that affected our school this afternoon. Our hearts are with their friends, families and the Schurz school community in the wake of this unimaginable trauma. I see a kid laying down right there because he got shot in the leg," said Saul Ramirez. 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 Police Area Five Deputy Chief Roberto Nieves has details on a shooting that wounded four teenage boys near Carl Schurz High School at Milwaukee Avenue and Addison Street. Chicago police work the scene where 4 teens were shot in a drive-by outside Schurz High School in the 4300 block of West Addison Street in the Old Irving Park neighborhood, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. Some parents said they were happy to meet with school leaders, calling it productive. The. Meanwhile, the Albany Park (17th) police district will have enhanced patrols both arrival and dismissal times at Schurz beginning on Thursday morning, Nieves said. We immediately contacted the Chicago Police Department (CPD) and the CPS Office of Safety and Security to protect the safety of all students and staff members and went on soft lockdown, which delayed dismissal. "They're all just scattered around, so they were like they needed help, so we assisted them with towels and water so they could press their wounds together," said Jordi Lopez, an employee of Deleite's Pizza and Mexican Food at 3576 N. Milwaukee Ave. "I was just trying to calm them down too, and then giving the victim water because it looked like he was like passing out.". 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. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune). Parents said the CTA was discussed and the safety of students while waiting for the bus. Then he learned it was his soccer teammate, 16-year-old Luis Garcia. Good morning, Chicago. Four people in Chicago were injured on Wednesday during a drive-by shooting outside a high school on the city's Northwest side. One student who was in class and heard gunfire said it appeared to be a drive-by shooting. Dismissal times happen in intervals at Schurz, Nieves said. A spokesman for the Chicago Fire Department said the victims were. 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. 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 . CPS officials wouldnt comment. CPD and paramedics quickly arrived and responded, and the soft lockdown was lifted once there was no longer a safety threat. I know you must have questions and concerns, I am hosting a parent meeting on Friday. They are also speaking to people nearby. De Mar talked with one parent who was waiting in the car with his daughter, and who was just feet from the shooting. I try to talk to him about it. At 5:36 p.m., the boy was riding in a westbound vehicle in the 4400 block of West Addison when a male shooter standing on a corner near Schurz, a Chicago Public Schools high school located at 3601 N. Milwaukee, fired shots into the car. At around 2:45 p.m., officers responded to the area of Milwaukee. It happened outside outside La Michoacana ice cream shop across the street from Carl. The other 15-year-old was shot in the back and was taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County in good condition. They should be safe coming, and while they're at school, and going home so we're going to work on keeping that, and we assure the parents that we'll be out here protecting their children.". I wish she wasnt in school right now.. Police said two of the victims are Chicago Public Schools students and a third is enrolled at an alternative school. "Our number one priority is the safety of our kids.". 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. The bar will host a flip cup tournament, trivia nights and, of course, a St. Patrick's Day bash. No one is in custody, according to police. His father, Joseph Brown, said that his son was doing fine Thursday afternoon. "Our number one priority is the safety of our kids especially our kids that attend school. 1 priority is the safety of our kids, especially our kids that attend school. After Garcia was a victim of gun violence right by the school, many East High students addressed Denver's city council on Feb. 20. Updated: 2:47 PM MST March 1, 2023. 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. All Rights Reserved. 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. 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. It was not immediately certain whether the victims attend Schurz, said Chicago Police Area Five Deputy Chief Roberto Nieves. All of a sudden when they heard the shots, they went down," he continued. In a latter to. "Please know that we are taking this matter extremely seriously. Subscribe to Block Club Chicago,an independent, 501(c)(3), journalist-run newsroom. Two bullet holes could be seen on the glass window pane near the entrance of the ice cream shop. East High School students said they no longer feel safe on campus and said Denver Public Schools officials haven't responded aggressively enough to the threat gun violence following the shooting .