1 killed, 2 wounded following shooting inside Chicago Starbucks
CHICAGO — Three people, including a 12-year-old boy, were shot on Chicago’s North Side.
According to WGN, initial reports indicate two victims were injured while inside a Starbucks in the 4700 block of N. Broadway in the city’s Uptown neighborhood.
Police say the 12-year-old sustained a gunshot wound to the groin and was taken to the hospital. An adult male was also wounded and self-transported to the hospital. Both of their conditions are unknown at this time.
A third male was shot and pronounced dead at the scene.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting are not yet known.
No one is in custody.
The Starbucks location released the following statement:
"We were saddened to learn of the passing of a young man and the injury of two others as a result of gun violence at our store on North Broadway in Chicago."
"The store will be closed tomorrow morning as we focus on our local store partners, ensuring they have the support they need. We will continue to support law enforcement in their investigation."