US Edition1 teen dead and 8 injured in separate downtown Chicago shootings
Two shootings left one teen dead and eight injured amid a chaotic gathering of about 300 youths, police said, with no arrests reported as investigations continue.
- One teenager died and eight others were injured in two separate shootings in downtown Chicago on November 21, 2025, near the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Millennium Park.
- The first shooting occurred near the Chicago Theatre at about 9:50 p.m., injuring seven teenagers aged 13 to 17, who were transported to local hospitals in fair to good condition.
- The second shooting resulted in one death and one serious injury, with both victims receiving treatment at Northwestern Hospital.
- Mayor Brandon Johnson stated that violent gatherings cannot continue and expressed concern over youth violence and gun access.
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Nine Shot After Massive 'Teen' Riots Disrupt Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting
One person was killed and eight others were wounded in a pair of shootings in downtown Chicago on Friday night, just hours after the city’s Christmas tree lighting. In the first incident, seven teenagers were shot during a disturbance along North State Street near East Madison Street around 9:50 p.m. local time. Officers on patrol observed a large group on the sidewalk, heard gunshots and saw a number of people fleeing the scene, the Chicago Pol…
Teen killed, 8 others injured Friday in Chicago shootings after holiday tree lighting event, reports say
A teen was fatally shot and 8 others were injured in two shootings in downtown Chicago following the city's Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Friday night, according to reports.
Teen killed, 8 others injured Friday in Chicago shootings after holiday tree lighting event, reports say
A teen was fatally shot and 8 others were injured in two shootings in downtown Chicago following the city's Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Friday night, according to reports.
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