In 2019, a 17-year-old boy was shot and killed when a gunman standing on a corner near the school shot at his car. Theyre going to keep shooting here, Garcia said. We hope the school has security so this doesnt happen inside, Chavez said in Spanish. But the next step is to figure out how to better protect kids away from schools, she said. Five minutes after being told to remain in their classrooms, the students said they realized it was more serious. Im very scared walking outside by myself now. It was not immediately certain whether the victims attend Schurz, said Chicago Police Area Five Deputy Chief Roberto Nieves. They should be safe coming, and while theyre at school and going home.. Charlie De Mar is an Emmy Award-winning reporter for CBS2. Sun-Times Media Wire contributed to this report. Show All Video Highlights See yourself at Schurz! Garcia died Wednesday after weeks in the hospital, prompting Krebs and hundreds of other East High School students on Friday to march to the Colorado Capitol to demand that state lawmakers take action to prevent . One 15-year-old boy was. Subscribe to Block Club Chicago,an independent, 501(c)(3), journalist-run newsroom. They are also speaking to people nearby. More activity by Lucienne It's National Volunteer Week! But the next step is to figure out how to better protect kids away from schools, she said. According to Chicago fire officials, at least four people were shot near Schurz High School, located near the intersection of Milwaukee and Addison. CPD and paramedics quickly arrived and responded, and the soft lockdown was lifted once there was no longer a safety threat. Please enter valid email address to continue. The video shows him stopping and leaning over. Others are wondering if the school is doing enough to keep students safe. DENVER Students at East High School walked out Friday morning as part of a push for gun safety after the death of a 16-year-old student who was shot near . Detectives and officers are investigating in the area, and are seeking video and any other type of evidence, Nieves said. East High School students are walking out of class Friday to demand an end to gun violence following the shooting death of one of their classmates. Two students said they were locked down in their classroom after the shots rang out. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago fire officials said four people were shot near Carl Schurz High School in Irving Park Wednesday. Increased police presence is seen outside of Schurz High School, Aug. 25, 2022, following a shooting across the street that left four teenagers wounded Wednesday afternoon. According to Chicago Public Schools, the school was placed on a lockdown after the shooting took place, but that has since been lifted, with students allowed to go home as the investigation continues. Chicago police said four people were shot at Milwaukee and Addison near Carl Schurz High School in Irving Park Wednesday. CPS CEO Pedro Martinez said last week the district needs help from other city agencies to deal with mental health and gun violence woes hurting students. CHICAGO (CBS) -- Four teenagers -- two of them only 15 years old -- were shot and wounded Wednesday afternoon near Carl Schurz High School in the Old Irving Park neighborhood. Our thoughts are with those individuals injured in this incident.". Jamari Williams, 15, was killed two blocks from Simeon High School in September of 2021, minutes after school had let out for the day in Chatham. The SUV then fled eastbound on Addison. A 15-year-old boy was shot in the face and neck and was taken to Lurie Childrens Hospital, Chicago police said. As the Carl Schurz High School students passed under the schools brown iron gates Thursday morning, community members greeted them with doughnuts and flowers outside the Northwest Side school, a day after a shooting that left four teens wounded, including two Schurz students. CPS officials wouldnt comment. She said shes spoken to several parents who want the restaurant to be closed. Four teenagers were injured in the shooting on the patio of the La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop across the street from the school at Milwaukee Avenue and Addison Street. Then he learned it was his soccer teammate, 16-year-old Luis Garcia. A fourth victim is in good condition. Police said two of the victims are Chicago Public Schools students and a third is enrolled at an alternative school. Three people were inside the vehicle as it moved south on Milwaukee Avenue, then turned left on Addison Street, according to the report. Jessica Chavez walked her daughter to the gate for her fourth day at Schurz. All Rights Reserved. He was listed in critical condition. His classmate Kentrell McNeal, also 15, was fatally shot hours later in Hyde Park, with their two deaths rocking the school community for months. Four teens shot on ice cream shop patio across from Carl Schurz High School, Police update on shooting near Carl Schurz High School, Schurz High School briefly placed on lockdown after four teens are shot nearby, Increased police presence outside Carl Schurz High School on Northwest Side after four teens shot an, STREAMING LIVE: Shooting Near Carl Schurz High School. CHICAGO (CBS) -- Four teenagers -- two of them only 15 years old -- were shot and wounded Wednesday afternoon near Carl Schurz High School in the Old Irving Park neighborhood. Another 17-year-old was charged in the shooting.
[email protected]. The junior said he doesnt feel secure inside or outside Schurz. This is very upsetting and we understand that. An 18-year-old was shot in the leg and was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, also in good condition. Luis . "When does the carnage stop? Jamari Williams, 15, was killed two blocks from Simeon High School in September of 2021, minutes after school had let out for the day in Chatham. DENVER A 16-year-old East High School student who was shot more than two weeks ago has died, a . Inmate beaten to death in Cook County Jail's max security wing: police, Chicago Weather: Mostly cloudy, late showers Saturday, Indiana state trooper killed responding to weather-related crash. "This is very upsetting, and we understand it. Parents and Schurz HIgh School administrators met Friday after a drive-by shooting near the school earlier this week. No one is in custody and an investigation is ongoing. Sandra Acebedo hugs and greets Norma Rios Sierra, as Juliet De Jesus Alejandre, right, back to camera is greeted and hugged by a parent of a high school student, Monica Espinoza, who was handing out flowers to students, parents and staff, at Schurz High School on Aug. 25, 2022. Kostek spoke to an employee of a family-owned taco shop across the street from the scene. A student ducks under police tape as Chicago police officers work the scene where four teenagers were shot outside La Michoacana ice cream shop in the 3600 block of North Milwaukee Avenue near Schurz High School on Aug 24, 2022. Please know that we are taking this matter extremely seriously. This month, a 16-year-old girl was shot and killed outside Michele Clark Academic Prep Magnet High School. Witnesses said the victims, all teens, were near an ice cream shop. "Since we heard the shots and everything, I figured out that the school was on lockdown which is what happened.". A 15-year-old boy remains in critical condition at the hospital while three other teens are also recovering from gunshot wounds, but are expected to be OK. More than 50 parents attended the meeting and other watched over Zoom. Sandra Acebedo hugs and greets Norma Rios Sierra, as Juliet De Jesus Alejandre, right, back to camera is greeted and hugged by a parent of a high school student, Monica Espinoza, who was handing out flowers to students, parents and staff, at Schurz High School on Aug. 25, 2022. Nieves called the shooting very upsetting, and assured parents that the department would concentrate on keeping children safe in or out of school. "Please know that we are taking this matter extremely seriously. In 2006, three students were shot across the street from the school. Similar shootings outside CPS high schools marred the start of last school year, too. As CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reported, witnesses said they heard several shots near the ice cream shop, at 3591 N. Milwaukee Ave., and saw paramedics working on the victims near the outside patio of the shop. "As soon as I parked here, I heard the shots. CPS communities have struggled with gun violence trauma over the years, often finding a lack of resources to help both children and staff cope with the shooting or killing of a student. Mily Garcia was waiting outside the school to pick up her daughter when she spoke with another parent who saw someone open fire from a passing SUV at a group at La Michoacana ice cream shop, a popular hangout spot for students after school. Published: 2:47 PM MST March 1, 2023. 2023 FOX Television Stations, from SAT 8:00 PM CST until WED 4:30 AM CST, Newton County, until SUN 12:00 PM CST, Lake County, Kenosha County, from SAT 12:00 PM CST until WED 6:00 AM CST, Jasper County, from SUN 6:00 AM CST until MON 6:00 AM CST, Lake County, Newton County, is in effect, Kane County, Lake County, McHenry County, Porter County, Jasper County. He doesn't want to come back to school but we're here. We thought it was a drill at first, said one student, who asked not to be named. Garcia said La Michoacana has been a sore spot for parents because fights between students break out there regularly. Our No. Students returned to Carl Schurz High School Thursday, just one day after a shooting that left four teens wounded, including two Schurz students. "Our number one priority is the safety of our kids especially our kids that attend school. The students seemed somber and nervous as they walked by the ice cream shop where the shooting happened and past two flashing-blue police cars into the school, De Jesus Alejandre said. 1 priority is the safety of our kids, especially our kids that attend school, Nieves said. In 2006, three students were shot across the street from the school. Chief Robert Nieves. "If your child witnessed this incident and voices any concerns or fears, please contact us. I dont feel safe being around here anymore, Baker said. The CARL SCHURZ Academic Decathlon Team brings home 5th place at the City Championship Finals and is going to compete in the CITY FINALS on February 16 and March 4, 2023!!! In 2019, a 17-year-old boy was shot and killed when a gunman standing on a corner near the school shot at his car. The pop-up runs Friday through the end of March. Jackie Kostek is a reporter and anchor, covering both news and sports for CBS2 Chicago, First published on August 25, 2022 / 4:14 PM. An explanation of winter vs nesting robins locally, winter aconite in snow, hiking the Appalachian Trail, and ice shacks being down on Lake Winnebago are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors. (Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune). "We thought it was a drill at first," said one student, who asked not to be named.