4 teens shot, 1 killed, outside school in Pilsen, fire officials say

CHICAGO (WLS) — Four teens shot, one killed, in a shooting near a Chicago high school Friday.

Chicago fire officials said the four teens were shot near Benito Juarez High School in the 2100-block of Laflin Street in the Pilsen neighborhood around 2:30 p.m.

The shooting happened just as classes were being let out and students were coming outside.

That’s when witnesses say they heard multiple shots fired.

A 16-year-old male was pronounced dead on at the scene. Another 16-year-old male was taken to Stroger hospital in critical condition. A third 16-year-old male and a16-year-old female were also taken to Stroger hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Fire officials said the shooting happened outside the school and one of the victims ran inside during the incident.

The school immediately went on lockdown, and students were rushed back inside for hours as police investigated.

CPS released a statement that said:

“The safety of our school community is our top priority. This afternoon, we received reports that shots had been fired outside of Benito Juarez High School shortly after dismissal. The Chicago Police Department (CPD) and paramedics responded quickly to the scene. CPS remains in close contact with CPD and this incident is under investigation. The CPS Office of Safety and Security and other District leadership are working closely with school leadership and staff as well as CPD to gather information and respond to this incident. CPS will keep Benito Juarez families updated as well as the greater community. Our thoughts are with all those impacted by this tragedy.”

This is a developing story and more will be updated when it becomes available.

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