(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — A shooting on Chicago's southwest side that has left at least three people dead, and five others wounded, according to the Chicago Police Department.
The shooting happened around 2 p.m. near 59th Street and St. Louis Avenue in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood Monday.
Two people were declared dead at the scene and four others were taken to area hospitals, including several who were in critical condition. Two additional people also went to the hospital for treatment.
At a press conference Monday evening, CPD said three men have died from their injuries.
Of the victims, four were men and four were women. All of them were between 20 and 35 years old.
Police say a social gathering was taking place at the residence prior to the shooting. Additionally, there have been prior calls to the police regarding the residence.
An investigation into the incident is still underway.
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