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16 hours ago
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Crash in South Side leads to rollover; 3 people hospitalized
A crash in Pittsburgh's South Side caused one vehicle to roll over and left three people hospitalized. Pittsburgh Public Safety Officials say the crash happened in the 3200 block of East Carson Street around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday. An SUV and an electric vehicle collided, causing the SUV to overturn and hit a light pole. Emergency crews got the SUV steady and removed two people who were trapped inside. A third person had already exited. Medics treated the patients on scene. Two were taken to the hospital in stable condition and a third was taken in critical condition. Officials say the electric vehicle's driver stayed on scene and was uninjured. Pittsburgh police are investigating the incident. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
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a day ago
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'Leave these kids alone': Father Pfleger responds after shooting outside St. Sabina leaves 7 teens injured
CHICAGO - St. Sabina Pastor and activist Rev. Michael Pfleger says this ought to be a wake-up call for young people hanging in large groups, after a mass shooting outside his church around 2 a.m. on Saturday. Seven teens were shot and injured near the South Side following a prom send-off party. One of the victims is in serious condition. "You're driving down the street spraying bullets; you're a punk. You wanna get somebody? Come get me. Leave these kids alone," Pfleger said. The backstory A Morgan Park High School student had their prom send-off in the 1200 block of West 78th Street in Auburn Gresham. Neighbors estimated more than 200 people were present. As Chicago Police tried to disperse the group, that's when police said gunshots were heard. "I was out here when gunshots rang out," said a neighbor. "When the kids dispersed and the police still had to get the children to leave, even after they heard the gunshots." The victims' ages range from 17 to 19 years old, all now with leg, back, and arm wounds. They are being treated at multiple hospitals throughout the Chicago area. No suspect is in custody. St. Sabina response Rev. Michael Pflegar celebrated his 50th anniversary of activism in the city just weeks before, offering words of wisdom to any teen who dares to listen. "You gotta realize life is valuable," he said. "You gotta do smart thing. When a large group of people come, get the hell outta there." St. Sabina is increasing security patrols and distributing flyers on Sunday morning, offering a $10K reward for any information leading to the gunman. The Source The information in this story was provided by the Chicago Police Department and Rev. Michael Pfleger.
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2 days ago
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7 teens wounded in shooting overnight in Auburn Gresham neighborhood
Chicago police said seven teens were wounded overnight in a shooting on the South Side in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood at a large gsthering. Shortly before 2 a.m. Saturday, officers on patrol in the 1200 block of West 78th Street were trying to disperse a large crowd when a vehicle drove by and someone opend fire. Seven teens were shot before the vehicle fled the scene, police said. A 17-year-old boy suffered a wound to the leg, and was taken in fair condition to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. An 18-year-old man also was taken with a wound to the leg in fair condition to the same hospital. A 19-year-old man suffered wounds to leg and arm, and was taken in fair condition to UChicago Medicine. A 17-year-old boy was wounded to the arm and was taken in fair condition to the same hospital. An 18-year-old man suffered wounds to the the leg and chest, and was listed in serious condition at Little Company of Mary Hospital.A 17-year-old boy was struck to the the leg and back was taken in fair condition to Holy Cross Hospital. Another 18-year-old man suffered wounds to the leg and buttocks was listed in fair condition at UChicago Medicine, police said. No one was in custody for the drive-by shooting, and detectives were investigating.
CBS News
2 days ago
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Several teens shot during large gathering near St. Sabina Church in Auburn Gresham, police say
Several teens were hospitalized after a mass shooting overnight on the city's South Side. Chicago police said just before 2 a.m., patrolling officers were trying to disperse a large gathering in the 1200 block of West 78th Street, steps away from St. Sabina Church. During this, an unknown vehicle drove by and began firing shots at the crowd, hitting the victims before leaving the scene. The victims, all males between 17 and 19 years of age, were taken to hospitals, most in fair condition with injuries to their legs, backs, and arms. An 18-year-old was taken in serious condition after being hit in the leg and chest. A witness who is also a member of the church said she saw a large crowd of about 100 kids, and was standing outside to ensure no damage was done to the church. "I was out here when the gunshots rang out and when the kids dispersed, and the police still had to get children to leave even after they heard the gunshots," Tiffani Cooper said. No officer was hit by the gunfire. As of Saturday, there is no one in custody. Area 2 detectives are investigating the circumstances involving the incident.
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3 days ago
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Man sought for robbing multiple South Side businesses at gunpoint
Chicago police are searching for a man who they said robbed several businesses on the city's South Side this month. The robberies happened during the evening hours between May 9 and 21. In each incident, police said the man entered the retail businesses while armed with a handgun or rifle and demanded money from the registers. Three of the incidents were caught on surveillance cameras—one at a Dollar Tree in the 9300 block of South Ashland Avenue on May 9 just before 8 p.m., and twice at another business on the 1700 block of West 87th Street on May 15 just after 5 p.m. and May 21 just before midnight. The man was only described as wearing a mask, a light-colored hooded sweatshirt or dark jacket, and carrying a backpack. Anyone with information about the robberies is asked to contact Area 2 detectives at 312-747-8273 or submit an anonymous tip at and use reference #P25-02-011BA.
