Vigil planned as CPD continues search for those responsible in East Garfield Park shooting

CHICAGO (WLS) — A vigil is deliberate Wednesday, as Chicago police proceed to search for the gunman behind a taking pictures incident Monday night time in East Garfield Park that injured 15.

One of the vital significantly injured victims of that taking pictures is hospitalized at Mount Sinai Hospital in important situation.

Pierre Riley, 48, was one in all 14 shot throughout a vigil for a girl who had died of pure causes at California Avenue and Polk Avenue Monday night time.

A fifteenth particular person was hit by a automobile throughout the incident.

Riley was final captured in a photograph holding an image of his late shut buddy previous to the taking pictures.

Riley’s household is asking folks to maintain him of their prayers.

“We’re asking folks to hope for his energy and restoration as a result of he was a loveable and likeable particular person,” mentioned his stepdaughter Artkeshia McGee. “Everyone round right here liked him and favored him.”

His stepdaughter mentioned the 48-year-old was shot within the head and is listed in important situation as he clings to life.

“I simply wish to hold my thoughts on being optimistic for him. So, every thing’s going to be alright,” McGee mentioned.

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Investigators say at the least two gunman fired from a darkish SUV earlier than rushing away.

The taking pictures had neighbors, like Eddie, dashing exterior of his residence to assist.

“Utter chaos! It was darkish, and other people aren’t positive the place their family and friends are. Someone received hit by the automobile that was doing the taking pictures, so you’ve a physique on the street,” he mentioned.

On Tuesday, dozens gathered on the scene to talk out in opposition to gun violence and demand change.

Breakthrough City Ministries will maintain a information convention there at 10 a.m., whereas Alderman Jason Ervin is planning a gathering at 6 p.m. with non secular leaders.

“It is in all probability been one of many worst days in my aldermanic profession to get that kind of reports,” Ervin mentioned.

The youngest sufferer is 3 years previous. An 11-year-old and a youngster, who could also be 13, had been additionally shot. The opposite victims are of their 30s, 40s, and 50s, in accordance with police.

The victims’ circumstances range from very critical accidents to non-life threatening accidents. At the very least six individuals are listed in critical or important situation at close by hospitals. There aren’t but any reported fatalities.

Anybody with data is inspired to contact Chicago police, and a reward of as much as $15,000 is being provided for data resulting in costs and/or a conviction on this incident.

Nobody is in custody. An investigation by Chicago police is ongoing.

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