Meanwhile, the Albany Park (17th) police district will have enhanced patrols both arrival and dismissal times at Schurz beginning on Thursday morning, Nieves said. The pop-up runs Friday through the end of March. "I just remember the teachers telling everyone to, you know, stay in the classroom; don't leave the building," said his daughter, Vianni Ramirez. In August, four teens were shot in a drive-by attack near an ice cream shop across the street from Schurz High School. 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 . Nothing damaged his spine.. 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. 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. CHICAGO - Four teens 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. They are also speaking to people nearby. The best thing for the school would be to remove it.. Chicago police at the scene where four teenagers were shot outside La Michoacana ice cream shop near Schurz High School on Aug 24, 2022. I was nervous. Authorities say that four Chicago Public. But the next step is to figure out how to better protect kids away from schools, she said. The shooting unfolded just minutes before the final bell rang at Schurz High School, but Nieves said some students had been dismissed prior to that. The following month, a 14-year-old girl and a security guard were shot as they walked out of Phillips Academy High School in Bronzeville. 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 . In a latter to. 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. They just want to feel loved and supported and not judged, De Jesus Alejandre said. A line of kids jutted out from the main door as they waited to go inside. We will communicate any additional information with the school community. 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.". Email Newsroom@BlockClubChi.org. I will share the meeting details with you tomorrow. 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. "When does the carnage stop? We saw at least one squad car outside Thursday afternoon. Our hearts are with their friends, families and the Schurz school community in the wake of this unimaginable trauma. Schurz High School is located in the Old Irving Park neighborhood. De Jesus Alejandre said she wanted to make sure the students would not feel alone. Nothing major damaged. Four teens 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. The bullet went through the left side of his neck and out the right side of his cheek, he said. As the Carl Schurz High School students passed under the school's brown iron gates Thursday morning, community members greeted them with doughnuts and flowers outside the Northwest Side. Moments later, the worker who didnt want to be identified heard screams outside. I was nervous. Clickhereto support Block Clubwith atax-deductible donation. Similar shootings outside CPS high schools marred the start of last school year, too. "As soon as I parked here, I heard the shots. Another 15-year-old was shot in his back and taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition. Schurz High School interim principal Heidy Moran sent a letter to families - saying shots had been fired across the street, but not indicating that students were shot. Witnesses told police they spotted a black Mercedes with tinted windows and a green license plate moments before the shooting. "Next thing you know, we have someone rushing toward the restaurant saying they got shot," said Jordie Lopez, who works nearby. A 15-year-old boy was shot in the face and neck and was taken to Lurie Childrens Hospital, Chicago police said. And, according to Montes, more than 700 homicides have been reported across Chicago this year. CHICAGO Three students and an 18-year-old were shot Wednesday at a business directly in front of Carl Schurz High School. Two students said they were locked down in their classroom after the shots rang out. She said shes spoken to several parents who want the restaurant to be closed. Police said he was taken to Lurie Children's Hospital in critical condition. Her daughter then texted her to say the school was on lockdown. Inmate beaten to death in Cook County Jail's max security wing: police, Chicago Weather: Mostly cloudy, late showers Saturday, Indiana state trooper killed responding to weather-related crash. 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. I was very afraid. "He was just fighting basically for his life, trying to hold onto the blood.". The student, struck by gunfire in the doorway of her school, underwent surgery and was hospitalized for days. Every dime we make fundsreportingfrom Chicagos neighborhoods. Nieves called the shooting very upsetting, and assured parents that the department would concentrate on keeping children safe in or out of school. Similar shootings outside CPS high schools marred the start of last school year, too. No one is in custody, according to police. After Garcia was a victim of gun violence right by the school, many East High students addressed Denver's city council on Feb. 20. Author: Nate Lynn. 1 priority is the safety of our kids, especially our kids that attend school. First published on August 24, 2022 / 3:39 PM. That's about it," said Jose Villanueva, who added he heard "roughly three" shots. According to Chicago fire officials, three juveniles and one adult were shot at the business near Schurz High School, located near the intersection of Milwaukee and Addison. The police are not doing a bad job, but it's just things gotta be more tight.". It felt like a normal day to Marcelino Cruz. / CBS Chicago. Chicago police work the scene where four 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. I wish she wasnt in school right now.. "They're not doing a bad job here at Schurz. Moments later, the worker who didnt want to be identified heard screams outside. Police investigate a shooting near Carl Schurz High School in Old Irving Park on Aug. 24, 2022. One 15-year-old boy was. Please know that we are taking this matter extremely seriously. In a letter to parents, Schurz Principal Heidy Moran said the shooting happened shortly before dismissal, and the school went on a brief lockdown before students were let out for the day. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. Police say that patrols will be enhanced during arrival and dismissal times at the school beginning on Thursday. 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. Around 4 p.m., the lockdown ended and students left the school to be reunited with their parents. Two students said they were locked down in their classroom after the shots rang out. 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. "I see it in his face. Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park. Mily Garcia said she was waiting outside the school to pick up her 16-year-old 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. It did not occur inside the school. "I know it's affecting him," she said. 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. Charlie De Mar is an Emmy Award-winning reporter for CBS2. I mean, it happened close to school, but it was outside, the 17-year-old student said. The security of the school is pretty good. One 15-year-old boy was left in critical condition. Thursday couldnt be business as usual, said Juliet De Jesus Alejandre, director of the Palenque LSNA neighborhood group that organized the show of support. He said a Schurz teacher had alerted him to the shooting but he didnt know many details. Chief Robert Nieves. "The kids were sitting over there having a good time. August 25, 2022 / 11:19 AM According to Chicago Public Schools, the school was placed on a lockdown after the shooting took place, but that has since been lifted, with students allowed to go home as the investigation continues. No main arteries were hit. Parents said the CTA was discussed and the safety of students while waiting for the bus. They often visit the ice cream shop when class gets out, he said. Im kind of worried about my safety, about coming to school, Escutia said on his way to Spanish class Thursday. Kostek spoke to an employee of a family-owned taco shop across the street from the scene. 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. 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. Two bullet holes could be seen on the glass window pane near the entrance of the ice cream shop. Four teen boys were near the patio of a local business when someone in a dark SUV car drove up to the group on Addison and fired shots Nieves said. alex@blockclubchi.org. Police investigating shooting near Expo Park in Aurora Now she wants him to transfer. As soon as they give the announcement, your heart goes into shock, he said Thursday morning. Loving each other is normal. Police said two of the victims are Chicago Public Schools students and a third is enrolled at an alternative school. They have him sleeping right now, Joseph Brown said, adding that his son was breathing through a tube, and doctors had been checking for swelling. This month, a 16-year-old girl was shot and killed outside Michele Clark Academic Prep Magnet High School. His father, Joseph Brown, said that his son was doing fine Thursday afternoon. He was reportedly in good condition. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. We thought it was a drill at first, said one student, who asked not to be named. Show All Video Highlights See yourself at Schurz! Police are looking for video in the neighborhood that may have captured the shooting. If your child witnessed this incident and voices any concerns or fears, please contact us. The new mayor has the power to physically remake the city or large portions of it. 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. 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.