Deadly Shootings in UIC Garage, White Castle Lot Spark Large Police Presence on Near West Side: CFD

Deadly shootings in UIC garage, White Castle lot spark large police presence on Near West Side: CFD

There was a large CPD presence on the Near West Side after 2 deadly shootings in a UIC garage on Wood and a White Castle lot on Roosevelt, CFD said.

2 killed, 1 injured in shooting that caused vehicle fire on Near West Side

Two men were killed and a third man was injured Tuesday afternoon when a shooting outside of a Near West Side fast-food restaurant led to a vehicle fire, according to Chicago police. The daylight shooting occurred in a parking lot in the 2300 block of West Roosevelt Road, a short distance from UIC College Prep and the Illinois Medical District, around 1:20 p.m., police said. The victims, ages 35, 44 and 48, were inside a vehicle when police said…

Three men shot, two fatally outside Near West Side White Castle

Police were looking for three gunmen who opened fire into a SUV at a Near West Side White Castle, leaving two men dead and a third injured. About 1:20 p.m. at 2356 W. Roosevelt Rd., three male victims were inside a vehicle when they were approached by three gunmen, who fired shots into the vehicle, according to police. During the shooting, the vehicle caught fire leaving a 35-year-old man and a 48-year-old man dead. A 44-year-old man was in good…

People urged to avoid University of Illinois Chicago campus due to police activity

A law enforcement presence was visible at the University of Illinois Chicago campus on Monday afternoon as police conducted a death investigation.

University of Illinois Chicago urges people to avoid campus amid police activity

UIC is asking people to stay away from campus Tuesday afternoon due to ongoing police activity. Here’s what we know.