Chicago crime: 2 killed, 5 wounded in Back of the Yards mass shooting, police say
Chicago neighbor speaks on deadly mass shooting in Back of the Yards
A mass shooting on Chicago's Southwest Side left two dead and five injured after gunmen opened fire on a crowd early Friday morning, police said.
CHICAGO - Two people were killed and five others were wounded after gunmen opened fire on a group gathered outside early Friday in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood, according to police.
What we know:
The shooting happened about 12:26 a.m. in the 5100 block of South Wood Street on the city's Southwest Side.
Back of the Yards mass shooting leaves two people dead, five others injured.
Police said two male suspects approached a group of people standing outside and fired multiple shots into the crowd before fleeing.
Two male victims later died from their injuries. One man suffered gunshot wounds to the head, chest and leg and was initially taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition. Another man was shot in the abdomen and was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital in critical condition, where he later died.
A 23-year-old woman suffered a gunshot wound to the head and was listed in critical condition at Stroger Hospital.
A 54-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the ankle and was taken to Stroger Hospital in fair condition.
A 30-year-old woman suffered gunshot wounds to the thigh and hand and was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in fair condition.
A 32-year-old man was shot in the torso and transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was listed in good condition.
A 21-year-old man suffered gunshot wounds to the back and was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition.
Victim identified
One of the men killed in the shooting has been identified as Chef Isaac "Wavy" Bradley, a South Side native with nearly two decades of culinary experience.
Chef Isaac "Wavy" Bradley | Provided
According to family and business partners, Bradley was the chef behind menus at Stussy's Diner, Chemistry Steakhouse, Lighthouse Whole Food Grill and Soul Shack. The company said he also worked at McCormick Place and built a career as a private event and corporate catering chef.
In a statement, Nance Enterprises described Bradley as "kind, generous, and deeply loving."
"Chicago deserves to grieve him properly," the company said.
What we don't know:
The identity of the other man who died remains unclear. The motive for the shooting is also unknown.
What they're saying:
Cook County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to the arrest of the people responsible for the shooting.
"This tragic shooting is yet another example of the senseless gun violence that continues to plague our communities," Cook County Crime Stoppers Executive Director Paul Rutherford said in a statement. "These shootings are happening far too often, leaving families devastated and neighborhoods traumatized."
Rutherford urged anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information about the suspects to come forward, noting that tipsters can remain anonymous.
"You do not have to give your name, speak to the police, or testify in court," Rutherford said. "Even the smallest detail could be the key to helping investigators bring justice to the victims and their families."
What you can do:
Anyone with information can submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-535-7867 or online at CPDTIP.com.
What's next:
Area One detectives are investigating.
The Source: The information in this story came from the Chicago Police Department and Cook County Crime Stoppers.