Current:Home > ScamsPolice investigating apparent shooting at Chicago White Sox game -Wealth Harmony Network
Police investigating apparent shooting at Chicago White Sox game
View
Date:2025-04-27 12:03:59
Police are continuing to investigate what they termed a "shooting incident" at the Chicago White Sox's Guaranteed Rate Field on Friday night after one woman sustained a gunshot wound and another was grazed during the team's game against the Oakland Athletics.
The Chicago Police Department released some preliminary information early Saturday morning, saying "a 42-year-old female victim sustained one gun-shot wound to the leg" and "a 26-year-old female victim also sustained a graze wound to the abdomen."
Police said the 42-year-old was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center and was in fair condition. The 26-year-old "refused medical attention," police said.
In a statement, the White Sox said it "is unclear to investigators whether the shots were fired from outside or inside the ballpark and that their security confirmed that the incident "did not involve an altercation of any kind."
"The White Sox are thinking of the victims at this time and wishing them a speedy recovery," the team said.
FOLLOW THE MONEY: MLB player salaries and payrolls for every major league team
It's still unclear as to when the shooting may have taken place. The CPD — which initially announced a press conference for 10:45 p.m. local with the department's Chief of Patrol and a White Sox representative before saying it would release a written statement — said Area One Detectives are still investigating. Videos from inside the ballpark appear to show security cordoning off part of a section in the left field bleachers.
"At no time was it believed there was an active threat," the police said in their statement.
"Upon receiving notification of this incident, CPD responded immediately and deployed additional resources while coordinating with White Sox security to maintain the safety of those who were in attendance or working at the game," the police said.
The announced attendance for Friday's game was 21,906.
Vanilla Ice, Rob Base and Tone Loc were scheduled to perform a postgame concert, but the White Sox announced on the scoreboard that the concert was canceled due to "technical difficulties."
Contributing: Associated Press
veryGood! (3)
Related
- Can Bill Belichick turn North Carolina into a winner? At 72, he's chasing one last high
- Trump suggestion that Egypt, Jordan absorb Palestinians from Gaza draws rejections, confusion
- Former longtime South Carolina congressman John Spratt dies at 82
- Tarte Shape Tape Concealer Sells Once Every 4 Seconds: Get 50% Off Before It's Gone
- Trump's 'stop
- As Trump Enters Office, a Ripe Oil and Gas Target Appears: An Alabama National Forest
- Gen. Mark Milley's security detail and security clearance revoked, Pentagon says
- 2 killed, 3 injured in shooting at makeshift club in Houston
- Federal Spending Freeze Could Have Widespread Impact on Environment, Emergency Management
- Military service academies see drop in reported sexual assaults after alarming surge
Ranking
- Sarah J. Maas books explained: How to read 'ACOTAR,' 'Throne of Glass' in order.
- How to watch the 'Blue Bloods' Season 14 finale: Final episode premiere date, cast
- Former Syrian official arrested in California who oversaw prison charged with torture
- Military service academies see drop in reported sexual assaults after alarming surge
- Paula Abdul settles lawsuit with former 'So You Think You Can Dance' co
- The city of Chicago is ordered to pay nearly $80M for a police chase that killed a 10
- Justice Department, Louisville reach deal after probe prompted by Breonna Taylor killing
- Newly elected West Virginia lawmaker arrested and accused of making terroristic threats
Recommendation
Trump invites nearly all federal workers to quit now, get paid through September
Trump issues order to ban transgender troops from serving openly in the military
Newly elected West Virginia lawmaker arrested and accused of making terroristic threats
The company planning a successor to Concorde makes its first supersonic test
Federal hiring is about to get the Trump treatment
Stamford Road collision sends motorcyclist flying; driver arrested
Nearly half of US teens are online ‘constantly,’ Pew report finds
IRS recovers $4.7 billion in back taxes and braces for cuts with Trump and GOP in power