2 children, including 1-year-old girl, and man killed after being shot on I-57 in Morgan Park

CHICAGO - Three people are dead, including two children, after being shot while traveling inside a vehicle on Interstate 57 in Morgan Park Sunday night.

At about 10:30 p.m., six people were traveling in a vehicle near I-57 and 116th Street when their car was ambushed with a barrage of bullets, according to officials.

The driver of the vehicle managed to exit at 111th Street, where police and fire officials responded.

Two individuals were pronounced dead on-scene – a 19-year-old man and a 13-year-old boy.

Four people were transported to area hospitals, including a one-year-old girl who later succumbed to her injuries.

The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office identified the victims as Nasir Hall, 19, William Smith, 13, and A-mara Hall, 1.

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"If you know what happened, you’re just as guilty as the person who did it – if you don’t speak up. Blood is also on your hands," said Lisette Guillen from Case Files Chicago. "This city is under siege. We need help, and we need it yesterday. Today is already too late."

At least 30 evidence markers were strewn across the expressway during the police investigation.

As a result of the shooting, all northbound lanes of I-57 from 127th to 111th were closed for nearly six hours – reopening at 4:22 a.m.

On Monday, community activists held a news conference pleading for the public to come forward with information about this case.

"There was no tint on that window, you could clearly see there were kids inside of that car, you got to be a damn fool to ride up and shoot anybody, especially take the lives of these babies," said Andrew Holmes, crisis responder.

Holmes announced a $7,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction. The reward was posted by St. Sabina Catholic Church, the Andrew Holmes Foundation, and 100 Men Standing.

"Turn them in. It’s not going to bring that baby back but give that family some means of closure to move forward," said Dr. Sharon Pughsley, activist.

As of Monday afternoon, three people were still in the hospital with injuries, according to Holmes. The extent of their injuries is unknown. 
No offenders are in custody at this time.

This is an open investigation and no additional information was immediately made available.